On Saturday morning, we decided to visit Terezin. It is a town approx. a half hour drive from our house. The town, and the fortresses it is known for, was originally built in the 18th century as a fortification system against the Prussians. However, it is now more well known for its use as a Jewish ghetto and concentration camp during WWII. Although there were no gas chambers or mass killings performed here, many Jews were imprisoned in unimagineable conditions and eventually died of disease or were ultimately sent to their deaths in Auschwitz. The town and complex was much larger than we expected and we were only able to scratch the surface with a one hour tour of the "small fortress". We found it very interesting and plan to return another time for the rest of the tour. Lydia was just happy to be outside and loves to "walk". The stroller or daddy carrying her is no longer an option.
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