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| Gorgeous drive from Prague to Dresden |
We hit the road again and this time headed for some very important lessons in
Dresden Germany. It was my first time
visiting a city that was part of the former East Germany and I immediately sensed the very complex history which dates back to 7500 BC, when it
was first settled.
Since 60 years isn’t really “historic” (ask anyone that has celebrated their 60th birthday) and these years feel
very fresh in a city that just came out of communism rule in the early 90’s. I guess it is only natural that most of
the focus of
our tours was on the rebuilding of a city that was destroyed from firebombs at the end of WWII and the recent reunification. It was almost surreal as they described and showed pictures of
Dresden “pre-bombing”, “post-bombing” and "today" on our various tours. I was amazed at the reconstruction of this historic city and
couldn’t help but think that if this city can overcome---
“all things can overcome.”
Just like we “overcame” our craving for Mexican food. We have not given in to our longing for
good salsa & chips since moving to Germany…but vacation and Mexican typically
go hand-in-hand in the Hoff house.
Let’s just say we knew things weren’t looking up for us when our chips
and salsa consisted of “Doritos and chopped tomatoes!!!!” But the look on Cooper’s face was
almost worth every wasted penny when they delivered his “Quesadilla” and he
started crying, “this is not the Mexican food like Alabama.”
Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes
monsters. ”Victor Hugo
I think Dresden wins the award for overcoming adversity and
rising out of the rubble! I hope
the whole family has learned lessons from you during our past two days!
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| Always looking for a fun way to tour with the kids.. |
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| The best 'tour guide' |
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| Katholische Hofkirche after bombing |
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| Katholische Hofkirche today |
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| Frauenkirche |
This church is the true definition of adversity...click on the Wikipedia link to read more
Dresden Frauenkirche
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| inside Frauenkirche today |
Since 60 years isn’t really “historic” (ask anyone that has celebrated their 60th birthday) and these years feel
very fresh in a city that just came out of communism rule in the early 90’s. I guess it is only natural that most of
the focus of 
Just like we “overcame” our craving for Mexican food. We have not given in to our longing for
good salsa & chips since moving to Germany…but vacation and Mexican typically
go hand-in-hand in the Hoff house.
Let’s just say we knew things weren’t looking up for us when our chips
and salsa consisted of “Doritos and chopped tomatoes!!!!” But the look on Cooper’s face was
almost worth every wasted penny when they delivered his “Quesadilla” and he
started crying, “this is not the Mexican food like Alabama.” Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes
monsters. ”Victor Hugo
I think Dresden wins the award for overcoming adversity and
rising out of the rubble! I hope
the whole family has learned lessons from you during our past two days! 
Great post! Dresden looks amazing.:) I laughed out loud about the chips and salsa!:) love,m:)
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