Sachsenhausen Concerntration Camp

Before we even left the United States, I wasnt really sure if I would want to visit the concentration camp.  I had a feeling I would not enjoy it as its obviously not a happy topic.  I had the idea that I've understood the grief, sadness, tradgedy, and utter un-humanlike display of events that takes place at these camps we have all been informed of when we study the Holocaust in schools.  I debated about going the entire trip, so when the moment finally came I chalked it up to a once in a lifetime opportunity and joined the group.  I feel like I was correct in my feelings and assumptions after visiting.  Although, I will admit to having learned things particular to this camp, and also having learned things in general that I was not aware of.  All in all, it was a sobering experience that opens ones eyes and makes you really appreciate the things you have to be thankful for, as well as the things you are thankful you didnt have to endure.

This first picture is on the gate going in the camp, it translates to "Work Sets You Free".

 This second picture is of
an area where they conducted
mass executions by shootings
and then placeing the bodies
in an oven near by.

The picture below is of the first place they experimented with gas in any concentration camp.

This last picture is of a sign near the end of our tour right around the same spots as the mass execution area, and first gas experimentations area.  The sign was also in German just to the left of this picture.  It was certainly a poignent statement after touring the entire camp.