12/04/2009 by Russell.

Me with Bronze Statue December 1999 in the World Trade Center Gardens

Then this happens - 9/11 - and he is shaken but not harmed:here we are re-united March 2009, 10 years later…

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08/04/2009 by Russell.

Here are some snapshots.

The pic of me with my bronze man is a survisor of 9/11….more on this to follow.

Berlin was t-shirt weather, but the evenings cool.  I found the museum of the resistance to the Third Reich in a small museum.  It was very detailed of how the German population really objected to Hitler and his cronies, one notable name amongst 20th century leaders was a young Wily Brandt.  He conducted his campaign from Norway of all places against Hitler.  There was of  course Von Staffenbergs attempt to assassinate Hitler with a bomb (a recent fim documents this event starring Tom Cruise) Von Staffenberg’s office was here aliong with the courtyard where he was shot.  Over 600 people were arrested in response to the assassination attempt. Tragic.  It was a free museum with narrative, beat that British Museum!

Tired now.

my boys lost the final game of the season 7-2, heads were down after a long seaason, but we probably scored our goal of the season, a determined run and cross by Louis and Ben hit it on the volley over his shoulder, great goal, pulling us back to 2-2, then in a blink it was 3-2, downhill from there…

Off to OT tonight for the Champions League versus Porto, c’mon United.

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31/03/2009 by Russell.

Sounds like a line from ‘Pop Music’ by M…but its true.

Last week New York and all the things such a city can behold, and now Berlin today.  Roll on Easter for a break lol!

New York, was well New York…Skyscrapers, shops and shops and recession hit. Third visit now in a decade and it is still vibrant, and full of life.  The one recommendation I have for any future visitor is to go to the World Trade Centre (WTC) and get on the guided tour.  Just blows you away, the accounts of the events of that horrific day told to you by Survivors.  Jo from the South Tower can be gheard on my Youtube page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FG46hJrFzc

He was accompanied by a father of a Fireman, he croaked, quite understandably, it took 2 months before they recovered his son’s body.  Of 343 firemen who perished only 12 helmets have been recovered.  On display are some incredible findings such as two Colt Magnum pistols fused together because of the intense heat, and even one part of an airplane’s fuselage. You must go.

Students were great, especially taking it on the chin when they lost at Wii Sport to Nick and myself.  The clincher was bowling where we won 149-148! see youtube for video evedence.  Photo’s to follow.

Now onwards and forwarsd to Berlin with management students

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