University of Chicago Day 7
June 21, 2009
For this day we think it is appropriate to start with the end. We attempted a dance party on the bus, yet when Poker Face played Coach asserted, That’s not my beer. As crazy as it sounds during our guided tour through Munich our guide promised in Germany everyone says That’s not my beer similar to the colloquialism of That’s not my cup of tea. Apparently, beer is so important and pervasive that the Bavarians lacking water, attempted to put out a fire in an opera house with it. Munich, or Manchen to the locals is quite an impressive city, 80% of it had been destroyed from the war; and since then, the Germans have erected replicas of important historical buildings.
Despite Munich’s metropolitan bustle, including a Starbucks, history is ever present. In Dachau, a prison camp we visited, all were urged to never forget the men who fought for human rights and freedom, as a remembrance of the tragedy man can create.
The lighter side of the day was a trip to the Olympic Village, where history again impressed upon us that man is capable of great feats and great horrors. The place where Mark Spitz’s Olympic swimming records were set (recently broken by Michael Phelps), as well as the place where hostages were taken and athletes were murdered.
Munich has proven to be a city of history and remembrance honoring the past while progressing to the future. We’re sure it will be a city we won’t soon forget.
-Hannah & Julia
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