4 October 1934

I am glad to be in Austria.  I honestly did not enjoy living in such a fearful and somber place.  Everywhere I went, I felt that anger, uncertainty and fear were filled within peoples’ bodies.  At this time, Nazi Germany is not a good place to visit.  Some historic sites and buildings were beautiful, but I am thankful to be in Austria now.  Or so I thought.  Nazis have infiltrated Austria too.  A small group of Austrians are mimicking Hitler’s actions by creating Austrian Nazis.  The Austrian Nazis attempted to overthrow the Austrian Government, Engelbert Dollfuss, but the plan failed.  Neutral Italy stepped in and sent troops to the Austrian-German border to assist Austria in fighting off the Germans.  There is true instability and dishonesty between the two countries.  Hitler is threatening Austria Chancellor, Kurt von Schussing, to make Anschluss happen.  (Unification between Austria and Germany)  I almost felt relieved to be visiting a new country; I thought it was a way to escape the Nazis and their power but having Austrian Nazis here, just makes me miss home so much.  Paolo and his family are fearful of my safety, I miss them dearly.  But I know Aunt Gladis is watching over me and watching out for my safety. 

Czechoslovakia is next on my travel list, let’s hope and pray conditions are better over there.