Eastern Germany

In April, Ellen and I travelled to eastern Germany.

We began with a few days in Berlin, then joined an organized cruise down the scenic Elbe River. The river passed Wittenburg and Dresden, then passed into the Czech Republic, finishing with a visit to Prague.

The tour was defined by the recent history here; the area was all part of East Germany until 20 years ago, and closed to Westerners. The tour guides had many tales of life in those times and the changes in their lives since the change in government.

I'll post separate sections on Berlin, the River, and Prague, and also post pics on Flickr, as usual.