Auschwitz & Birkenau

Early this morning we joined a superfluity of nuns on a pilgrimage...

 

Spot the Sisters

..only joking!

Today we set off on a trip to Oswiecim the hometown of Auswitz I and Auswitz II-Birkenau.

We braved the train and after a few complications, reached the museum...how can such an important town not have any tourist info!

For 30 polish zloty (approx £6) we got a 3.5 hour guided tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau which was an amazing yet harrowing experience.

Entrance to Auschwitz..."Work Equals Freedom"

Birkenau Concentration Camp - the location where the SS doctor would decide the fate of incoming prisoners

Todays been an interesting but very solemn experience. We are glad we went as it was a good chance to learn more about the horrific crimes that took place in Europe during the 1940s, but we will be pleased to move on to more light hearted attractions tomorrow.