Heading to the country

Yesterday morning we left and traveled south west. The weather turned from cold and rainy to cold and snowy within hours. Whenever I think of Germany in the winter, this was how I envisioned it; rolling hills bathed in white.

Our first stop was Neuschwanstein castle. Getting to the castle is journey in itself. We took a carriage ride to the near top then had to truck it about 1/4 of a mile up a steep incline to where the entrance was. Boy was this castle HUGE! Once at the top we had to wait for our tour to begin. It was cold but the people watching was choice. There were folks here from all over the world.

Once inside you climbed many many steps. That was the theme of this castle i think. Many Steps! My lungs were about to explode. But we were able to see an opulent throne room, amazing wood craftsmanship in his bedroom, a very strange grotto room and wonderful murals painted everywhere.

If you were to ask B what her favorite part of the trip was she would say it was the snow fight that was had once we were back at the car. I think it was when my dad and her joined forces to use me as a target that it really started to get fun! Afterwards we drove to a little ski town called Oberau.

We stayed in a quaint Germany hotel. Our room was large but very cold. Everything was tile or stone, but Blake and I were content once settled under our down comforters watching German TV. The next day we set out early after a traditional breakfast of bread, meat and cheese. We stayed around Fussen for a bit looking at old churches and going through little villages. My dad was able to get some killer shots and B got her fill of snow.

Now I am about to pack for another trip. This time we are headed north east to Berlin. From the Bavarian countryside to the countries largest city we venture!