Last year while everyone was skiing, Amelie and I explored Partnach Gorge. After seeing my pictures from that day both Rob and Pam wanted to visit there so we all went. The Gorge entrance is actually a mile or so from the parking area, and we weren't all thrilled to be up and walking so early, but it we agreed it was well worth it in the end.
One of us managed not to have to walk the whole distance. (Uncle Mark seemed to enjoy indulging Amelie nearly as much as she enjoyed being indulged.)
Once we got to the Gorge, everyone was excited to explore and look at the amazing ice formations. The path goes very close to the edge of the gorge, and sometimes through dark tunnels which the kids found super cool. (Though that meant a lot of ducking for Rob.)
Here come a lot of pictures!
I read somewhere recently about how important it is to experience "awe." We felt awed by the Zugspitze the day before, and Partnach Gorge is another place that gives you that feeling, for sure.
Then it was time for a little downtown window shopping, and what did we find!?!? Chocolaterie Amelie! You just know we spent some money in here.
Souvenirs were purchased, mediocre pizza was eaten, and we just had a relaxing afternoon followed by more time in the pool and hot tub. Our kids love getting to spend time with their cousins.
The next day was set aside for skiing. Sadly, it being March, the snow at the bottom of the mountain, where lessons are held, was not great. I took the kids in to get their rentals and lessons and found out that there were no lessons that day! There weren't even any instructors on duty! That was a bummer, but at least the Haydts got to get a day of skiing in. The kids entertained themselves very happily at the hotel being silly.
We spent some time at the playground...
Walked to the nearby base for lunch...
Played in the crunchy snow for a bit...
And of course, spent a long time at the pool.
They weren't too bummed about missing their ski day in the end.
On the drive home the next day, the kids rode home with Rob in the truck to get schoolwork done and get ready for dinner while the Haydts and I stopped in Rothenburg. I didn't take many pictures at all, but we did visit the St. James church, the Medieval Criminal Museum (torture devices, etc), do some shopping, and have lunch.
The most famous thing in St. James is this. It is the Holy Blood altarpiece, carved in wood between 1500-1505. It is really intricate and beautiful, though a little dusty.
Back at home we had a raclette dinner and played some Ticket to Ride before everyone had to get to bed. Th next morning the Haydts were off to Iceland, and we were back to school and work. It was a short visit, but we really enjoyed spending time with family and making some new memories together.
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