This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
It wasn't all automobile factories and museums while in Germany
Hi folks -- the numerous posts previously entered suggested a near death march across Germany as our Study Abroad Program visited many museums and auto plants. While it was strenuous at times, we also had some fun -- even me! One highlight was a night at the Karaoke Bar on the Ring in Leipzig, where student George Lescher and myself brought down the house with a version of Eric Burdon's "The House of the Rising Sun." I just wanted to teach the East Germans something about New Orleans. It was a great night to say the least. Many thanks to University of Leipzig graduate and program mentor Ulricke Eckhardt for supplying the photos. Interestingly enough, Ulricke rarely went to bed after 11 p.m. before the American students arrived. Toward the end of our stay she wanted to go out virtually every evening! Again, we ended up corrupting the morals and habits of a fine German student.
Oh good grief. This has got to be one of the best photos I've ever seen of you! Looks like your students really like you---not a common occurrence for history professors :).
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