Johnson Family

Johnson Family

September 26, 2011

Edelweiss Lodge and Alpspitz with Grandma and Grandpa

 

We stayed at the Edelweiss Lodge with Grandma and Grandpa for a night and took them to the breakfast buffet before heading out for the day.

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This is our third trip up the Alpspitz but still just as exciting.  Beautiful clear and warm weather just perfect for a great view.  Matthew LOVES holding on to the handles in the gondola on the way up.  He gets a few tickles too.

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First the big metal lookouts…

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A great view of Garmisch…

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Six year old Megan… little Queen of the Mountain

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Love this picture of Mom and Dad…

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Fun to watch these guys take off from the hill right in front of us.  Wouldn’t that be breathtaking.  We watched for a while.  Loved watching these girls do there clapping games too.  They just can’t do it without giggling.

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We figured out this time that our ticket included a ride down a different gondola that included a gorgeous hike through the mountains.  So glad we figured that out… it was beautiful!

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Snack time…

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Back down on the octagonal gondola we had all to ourselves…

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Beautiful Bavarian fields just at the bottom of the Alpspitze…

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September 25, 2011

Linderhof Palace

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After church in Munich and the early afternoon in Oberammergau we made it to the Linderhof Castle..  the homiest of “Mad” King Ludwig’s castles, and now one of my favorite places to photograph.  Grandma and Grandpa took the tour of the castle and ‘private theater’ grotto and we just enjoyed the grounds while we waited.

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Matthew… 2 and a half years

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This sign in the bathroom cracks me up.  Please do not stand and squat on the toilet.  Ok, fine.

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