After a fun, but stressful whirlwind trip back to the U.S. in order to take my Pediatric Boards, Lindsey and I decided to take a trip to meet up with our good friends in the southern German state of Bavaria. Tatum was also thrilled as she got to celebrate her 4th birthday with her old pal from LUMP preschool (preschool class of 2010), Elise. While it may seem that traveling to the rest of Europe from Spain is an easy feat, we would beg to differ with children! In order to arrive to Garmisch we had to take 2 different airlines, the subway in Munich, connect to an above ground train, and then finally a cab to the hotel! Needless to say, days spent traveling weren't our favorite. However, it was well worth the trip and we are looking forward to returning in the future.
The view of the valley farmland surrounding our hotel.
Owen exploring downtown Garmisch.
Tatum and Elise ready to go for a ride in the bike trailer. We aren't sure what Tatum was so scared about here!
Owen ready to go for a ride in his pink helmet.
The scenery while stopping for a bite to eat before en route to the Partnach Gorge.
Owen enjoying playing with rocks before our steep hike down into the gorge.
Tatum, Elise, and Caleb enjoying the scenery on the hike.
Walking at the bottom of the Partnach Gorge. This was a very steep hike carrying Owen and Lucas. The walls of the cliffs are nearly 300 feet high!
More views from the path inside the gorge.
Family picture prior to entering the paths pictured above.
Owen feeding mom flowers on the hike.
Owen and Caleb exhausted after a long day of adventure.
Owen recharging his batteries at dinner with 1 Liter of a German Dunkel beer. This is a traditional Munich beer that is categorized as an Amber.
Tatum and Owen passed out after a long day of fun.
Wieskirche (Pilgrim church of Wies). This church was constructed in the 1700's in order to accommodate the large masses of people who were making pilgrimages in order to visit a statue of Jesus that was seen to have tears coming from it. The Vatican declared it a miracle and subsequently funded this church built in what is considered the Rococo style. The inside is very nice, however, we don't have any pictures because a mass was being conducted during our visit.
Neuschwanstein Castle. This was the castle of King Ludwig II and is reported to be the inspiration for the Disney World Castle in Orlando.
A closer look at Neuschwanstein Castle.
Tatum and Elise goofing off in front of the Castle.
Linderhof Palace. This is yet another palace built by Kind Ludwig II. The inspiration for most of this is Versailles.
Closer look at Linderhof Palace.
A view of the fountains in the front of the palace.
After a fun, but stressful whirlwind trip back to the U.S. in order to take my Pediatric Boards, Lindsey and I decided to take a trip to meet up with our good friends in the southern German state of Bavaria. Tatum was also thrilled as she got to celebrate her 4th birthday with her old pal from LUMP preschool (preschool class of 2010), Elise. While it may seem that traveling to the rest of Europe from Spain is an easy feat, we would beg to differ with children! In order to arrive to Garmisch we had to take 2 different airlines, the subway in Munich, connect to an above ground train, and then finally a cab to the hotel! Needless to say, days spent traveling weren't our favorite. However, it was well worth the trip and we are looking forward to returning in the future.
The view of the valley farmland surrounding our hotel.
Owen exploring downtown Garmisch.
Tatum and Elise ready to go for a ride in the bike trailer. We aren't sure what Tatum was so scared about here!
Owen ready to go for a ride in his pink helmet.
The scenery while stopping for a bite to eat before en route to the Partnach Gorge.
Owen enjoying playing with rocks before our steep hike down into the gorge.
Tatum, Elise, and Caleb enjoying the scenery on the hike.
Walking at the bottom of the Partnach Gorge. This was a very steep hike carrying Owen and Lucas. The walls of the cliffs are nearly 300 feet high!
More views from the path inside the gorge.
Family picture prior to entering the paths pictured above.
Owen feeding mom flowers on the hike.
Owen and Caleb exhausted after a long day of adventure.
Owen recharging his batteries at dinner with 1 Liter of a German Dunkel beer. This is a traditional Munich beer that is categorized as an Amber.
Tatum and Owen passed out after a long day of fun.
Wieskirche (Pilgrim church of Wies). This church was constructed in the 1700's in order to accommodate the large masses of people who were making pilgrimages in order to visit a statue of Jesus that was seen to have tears coming from it. The Vatican declared it a miracle and subsequently funded this church built in what is considered the Rococo style. The inside is very nice, however, we don't have any pictures because a mass was being conducted during our visit.
Neuschwanstein Castle. This was the castle of King Ludwig II and is reported to be the inspiration for the Disney World Castle in Orlando.
A closer look at Neuschwanstein Castle.
Tatum and Elise goofing off in front of the Castle.
Linderhof Palace. This is yet another palace built by Kind Ludwig II. The inspiration for most of this is Versailles.
Closer look at Linderhof Palace.
A view of the fountains in the front of the palace.
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