Sunday, August 22, 2010

Walhalla





In Germany Walhalla is pronounced Valhalla. The group took a boat ride down the Danube River. Walhalla is a parthenon built in the 1800s by a king who appreciated Greek structures. He decided to build Walhalla as a tribute to the Greeks in Germany. Inside Walhalla a hundred or so head statues of memorable men and women in German history hang on the walls. Faces that I recognized include: Mozart and Einstein. One statue that I found most interesting was of a woman who spoke out against Hitler during WWII, which led to the ending of her life.
The climb up the hill and steps of Walhalla was a beast! But the view was amazing of the Danube River and of Regensburg. On the way to Walhalla, I spotted a castle that is in ruins. In the next week or two, a group of us plan to camp out overnight in the castle! I think it sounds pretty awesome and crazy, but I am up for it. After a very tiring day, some friends and I cooked a delicious dinner, then played cards. The group of MSU students are great people, and we all get along well. Tomorrow is the first day of school, and I'm ready to learn some German.

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