I was unable to included one of our events from last night. We had the pleasure of one of Gabes friends performing a concert for just our class. Rolland was an incredibly talented musician and he gave us a one of a kind performance where he was able to included some of us into the act. After a brief intermission … Continue Reading →

Berlin day 3. Gabe is back in action and was full of energy today at our museums. The first museum I visited was one commemorating Otto Weidts workshop for the blind. He was a convinced Pacifist and thought very little of the Nazis. After going nearly blind he started a workshop for the blind. making brushes. He made it a … Continue Reading →

Berlin blog 2. Spirits were high this morning, Gabe is scheduled to meet us this afternoon after lunch and everyone is very happy to have him back. This morning Alex led us to the famous Brandenburg gate. The gate has changed hands several times throughout history. During the Napoleonic wars the French swept into what was then Prussia and claimed … Continue Reading →

Berlin Blog Our arrival in Berlin was shrouded with sad news surrounding our beloved guide, Gabe. Due to pressing medical conditions he has been in a hospital for the past several days and had a surgery this morning. Our prayers are with him. This being said we have an acquaintance of Gabe as our temporary guide. Alex (our new guide) … Continue Reading →