So there have been quite a few happenings since the last post. Munich was very nice and our second day there we were able to experience a genuine beer hall for lunch and go to the Deutches Museum which is the largest technical museum in the world! I was in my element. Enough airplanes to make any engineer drool... except for Brian. But that's because he's a civil engineer. So he went to the bridges and waterways displays. :)
The day prior to that we went to the castles outside of Füssen in the very southern part of Germany. Unfortunately it was a little underwhelming and the literally thousands of tourists made it less pleasant. Oh and it rained on us too. But the castle history was actually very interesting. I also forgot to mention that our first night in Munich we were without a hostel because they were all booked.. that was interesting. We eventually found a place to sleep (on a floor). Actually, it was quite comfy.
The next day we trekked back to Paris to meet up with Lucas who was flying in the next day. The day he got in, Brian and I went to the Louvre. As neat as all the paintings and artifacts were, there were soo many people there. I think Im finding that the less people there are the better. So that night we never found Lucas. His plane got in late.
Long story short we found him in the train station just before our train left for Switzerland. The Lord has us in His hands and allowed us to find him with perfect timing. Praise Him! So the past two days we have spent here with the Schneider family who have been so gracious in allowing us to stay with them in their home.
They live in an old farmhouse originally constructed in 1840 in a little town outside of Lausanne called Montpreveyers. With only 500 residents, it is quite quaint. The Schneiders are family friends from the bay area that we met several years ago and have kept in touch with. So they have kindly put us up in their home for a couple of days and given us all sorts of wonderful tips before we head out to the Swiss Alps for the backpacking portion of our journey (Thank you Daniel and Martine for your warm hospitality!).
So tomorrow the three musketeers head out for a mountain region called the Diablerets. It is less crowded and quite breathtaking. In a day we will start a three day backpacking trip through these mountains and pass over the Diablerets Glacier along the way. We are all quite excited about that! It is the only glacier in Switzerland that you can cross without needing a guide or extra equipment. So that should be amazing to say the least.
After that, we will be recovering in the beautiful town of Interlaken for two nights from which we will do some more touristy day hikes in the beautiful Jungfrau region of the alps. After that??? We keep saying we're just glad we found Lucas. Who knows what would have happened otherwise!
So we're off to the mountains! This has been the part of the trip that I have most been looking forward to. I love the mountains and love communing with the Lord there through His creation. What an amazing God we serve who created all this with a word!
Until our backpacking adventure is over, au revoir!
The day prior to that we went to the castles outside of Füssen in the very southern part of Germany. Unfortunately it was a little underwhelming and the literally thousands of tourists made it less pleasant. Oh and it rained on us too. But the castle history was actually very interesting. I also forgot to mention that our first night in Munich we were without a hostel because they were all booked.. that was interesting. We eventually found a place to sleep (on a floor). Actually, it was quite comfy.
The next day we trekked back to Paris to meet up with Lucas who was flying in the next day. The day he got in, Brian and I went to the Louvre. As neat as all the paintings and artifacts were, there were soo many people there. I think Im finding that the less people there are the better. So that night we never found Lucas. His plane got in late.
Long story short we found him in the train station just before our train left for Switzerland. The Lord has us in His hands and allowed us to find him with perfect timing. Praise Him! So the past two days we have spent here with the Schneider family who have been so gracious in allowing us to stay with them in their home.
They live in an old farmhouse originally constructed in 1840 in a little town outside of Lausanne called Montpreveyers. With only 500 residents, it is quite quaint. The Schneiders are family friends from the bay area that we met several years ago and have kept in touch with. So they have kindly put us up in their home for a couple of days and given us all sorts of wonderful tips before we head out to the Swiss Alps for the backpacking portion of our journey (Thank you Daniel and Martine for your warm hospitality!).
So tomorrow the three musketeers head out for a mountain region called the Diablerets. It is less crowded and quite breathtaking. In a day we will start a three day backpacking trip through these mountains and pass over the Diablerets Glacier along the way. We are all quite excited about that! It is the only glacier in Switzerland that you can cross without needing a guide or extra equipment. So that should be amazing to say the least.
After that, we will be recovering in the beautiful town of Interlaken for two nights from which we will do some more touristy day hikes in the beautiful Jungfrau region of the alps. After that??? We keep saying we're just glad we found Lucas. Who knows what would have happened otherwise!
So we're off to the mountains! This has been the part of the trip that I have most been looking forward to. I love the mountains and love communing with the Lord there through His creation. What an amazing God we serve who created all this with a word!
Until our backpacking adventure is over, au revoir!
The view from the castle Neuschweinstein in Füssen, Germany.
The Deutches Museum in Munich - the largest technical museum in the world!
The city center in Munich.
The Mona Lisa... that's IT??
Sunset over the Seine in Paris as seen from Pont Neuf.
We finally found Lucas!
Bike riding through the Swiss countryside today just near Lausanne.
4 comments:
Hello everybody from the Schneider,
It was such a pleasure to see again Austin's big smile (and his two friends from CalPoly - CCCC). We were very happy to share a few moments and thank you so much for the delicious real American BBQ !
Hope you have been able to recharge a bit (to shave and for the cold shower it's for sure) in the middle of your grandtour.
All the best from us on our way to the balkans. Do not forget to tell Martine about your crossing of the glacier, she's a bit of a jealous girl.
Daniel
Hey Austin! Its Barret. Wow im so glad you found lucas. That was a little bit of a scare. I love the picture of you and the Mona Lisa. haha ive been there! I really wanna talk on the phone with you again. But im glad your having a great time. Meagans coming over today so we will see her and I think that my friend Micah Csider will come over too. Its been a little boring without you here but very exciting to watch your progress. Well Austin i never told you Happy Birthday. I remembered it but didnt know how to tell you and for you to receive it. but ya Hapy Birthday. your so old! haha ok well I love you austin. Call me when you can. Have fun!
Barret
Now that's the kind of beard I like to see!
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