Lost in translation - 8 June

Today we were greeted by Gunter for yet again a lovely breakfast. Thank you :)

After a short delay ( the German trains are not so efficient when there is a breakdown on the line) we eventually arrived in Chemnitz (aka Karl marx stadt) and headed straight to the Museum of Industry. 

The museum highlights the importance of industry in the history of Chemnitz. Exhibits included a 19th century belt driven workshop and a ring spinning frame used in the textile industry.  We also saw and leant about early German vehicles and motorbikes.

After a quick lunch stop we were greeted by the tower keeper/ crier for a tour of the old city hall and history lesson. The town keeper used to keep watch over the city from his tower. Everyday at 3pm and every hour durning the evening he used to read religious verses to the residents. When the residents didn't hear him at night they worried that something was wrong. 

We ventured up the tower for a birds eye view of the city before heading into the basement to enjoy an afternoon pick me up. We tried a special drink the town keeper has twice a day to keep his voice in good condition ( it smelt like listerine and tasted like schnapps with herbs). 

Tonight we presented at the Rotary club of Chemnitz and enjoyed discussing different aspects of Australia.