Zugspitze

See that ginormous rock behind our hotel? 

That is Zugspitze and you can get there one of two ways. 

By a train that carves through

the mountain or by a cable car.

We took both. Train up and cable car down.

Once there you can go to the lookout point and 

right at the top, an impressive 360° panorama opens up to reveal 

extensive views over 400 mountain peaks in four countries.

Of course when you are up there 

you have no idea where the borders 

are and there are no giant flags telling you

these are where the countries start.

You sort of have to take their word for it.

Which we did. :)

We skied for 2 days in Garmisch Germany 

before Christmas. One day we stayed on the traditional

hill while the boys all did ski school

and the next day we took them all

to ski in the bowl at the the top of Zugspitze.

It is safe to say that I had my fair share of heart palpitations

as I watched my little 5 year old make his way down the 

seemingly safe runs. 

the city of Garmisch as seen from the main ski hill.

a scrumptious lunch on a beautiful afternoon with this guy.

 These two along with their class happened to show up for lunch at the same sunny spot.

                                                     On the hour long train ride to the top.

Isn't he the cutest thing.

If memory serves…see I shouldn't wait so long to blog…

Cam and the boys were playing

some sort of game to pass the time for which they needed 

their helmets and goggles on. 
The train was quite safe and didn't require them. ;)

Mack was a little anxious to get started and 

thought stopping for a picture at the top was 

slightly unnecessary. But what kind of parent

would I be if I didn't make my children 

suffer through such torturous moments.

Ugh another picture Mom!!

I am so mean. :)

I made Callan sit for his picture

because...

This is what it looked like on the other side of the ledge.

See why the heart palpitations!!

I have some great little skiers!

 At the end of the day and before we headed down on the cable car

we went up to the lookout point.

It was beyond FREEZING!!

 There it is. 

THE VIEW FROM THE TOP!

Can you see Italy?