We spent all day yesterday in Leipzig with a tour on our bus of some of the major points including the war memorial for the War at Leipzig. We had the afternoon to tour the city on our own. Much bigger city than the previous towns. The weather started our a but dreary but by lunch the sun came out and was perfect for touring. We checked out shops, found a couple bakeries (oh my!) And just did some window shopping. Quite a few malls but a little pricey!
Before we broke for lunch, we met at St Thomas church where we saw Bach's tomb AND our boys were able to sing a couple songs. What an experience for not only the boys but also for the parents. Again they sounded wonderful.
After arriving back at the hotel, we had a couple hours until we left for mass and concert. The mass was at a smaller German church on the outskirts of Leipzig, in more of the blue collar area. Mass was done mostly in english by Father Umberg and also in German by the local priest. By the time mass was over, the church church filled up for the concert. The parishioners loved every minute of it! I'm pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the place (at least for us adults) when they sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic. To look around and are every german parishioner singing the chorus . . . It was very emotional!
Another late dinner at the hotel then way too much time spent trying to get on the internet!
We are stopping in Wittenberg on the way to Berlin. This is where Martin Luther posted his thesis on the door of a church. He was a part of the reformation of Europe. He actually translated the bible into several languages so everyone could read it. He also introduced music into the masses. So much history! I still have lots to learn.
I understand it's been a bit rainy the last few days there. Hoping it dries out so the boys can get their baseball games in this week.
More from Berlin later!
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