Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Day 10 (5/22/19): Institute for Plasma Physics

We all made it to IPP for some fusion fun!

Video: https://youtu.be/V6ATCQ4Q5S0





Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Day 9 (5/21/19): BMW Factory Tour

We are once again all together and have boarded the regional train to Dingolfing.  This is a new adventure for this trip and we have a solid plan.  We are not allowed to take pictures inside the factory, but we will try to get one before we go into the building...

That was awesome!

Walking miles: 10

No video as no pictures or video were allowed during the tour...




Monday, May 20, 2019

Day 8 (5/20/19): Ulm steeple - transition day to Munich - Munich walking tour

We are up and at ‘em this morning and have made it to Ulm via the train, despite our originally scheduled train being cancelled.  All students are currently busy climbing all 768 steps!  We will then explore and have lunch before the next train Munich.


We made it to our hotel and through the rainy walking tour of Munich.  We learned much about the history of Munich with our gregarious guide.




Walking miles:  11

Video:  https://youtu.be/DoebpxH9oAk

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Day 7 (5/19/19): Free day/ Rest day

We have checked in with all students and they are resting well.  Many will take advantage of zoo, museums, laundry, etc. in preparation for our big transition day tomorrow. 

Gatzke walking miles: 9

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Day 6 (5/18/19): Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums

We have had breakfast and ate now touring the Mercedes-Benz museum.  We will travel back through the main train station and grab a bite to eat before heading out to Porsche museum...

Walking miles: 8

Video:  https://youtu.be/BltU8MDJ5vc




Friday, May 17, 2019

Day 5 (5/1719): Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy and transition day to Stuttgart

We had a good day of learning and travel.  We are checked in to our hotels.  The students have been given a cursory tour of the surrounding area...a primer on how to ride the local transit...and tickets to do so.

8 walking miles today!

Video:  https://youtu.be/xcBE2jsBJ6A

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Day 4 (5/16/19): Cultural Day - Strasbourg, France

We made it to Strasbourg and are currently riding the rivers around the UNESCO site, the Grande Ile.

Wikipedia:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grande_Île_(Strasbourg)

7 walking miles today...

Video: https://youtu.be/k2JaJIR4DFo