>> We also went up to Eagle's Nest.
ML> That I'd like to see. Hitler, as with most people, even
ML> monsters, had an appreciation of natural beauty, and the
ML> Eagle's Nest was the epitome of what one can get when one
ML> has absolute power and all the resources of a nation to
ML> futz with.
When Connie and I were there in 2000 the tour guide said something to the
effect of "It was built as a present to Hitler by _______, who knew he had a
fear of heights". Dunno if it's true or not, but sounds crazy enough to be.
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