Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Swiss Alps!

Well I just typed out this entire story about our backpacking trip in the Swiss Alps in the Diablerets region of Switzerland, but I just erased it all. Computers.. you cant live with them and you cant live without them. The highlights: the backpacking was some of the most beautiful that i have ever experienced. We hiked across a glacier, camped in a thunderstorm and got barraged by cattle all night a couple nights ago. Pretty fun.

Right now we are in Interlaken and will be celebrating Switzerland's international day tomorrow, which should be a lot of fun.

A special thank you to the Schneider family for being so gracious in meeting our needs and preparing us for the amazing backpacking experience that we had. We couldn't have done it without you! From here we're heading to Luzern, another smaller town in Switzerland.

God has been so good to us in keeping us safe and free from major injury. Praise Him for this beautiful creation that He has made!


Crossing the Diablerets Glacier!



Our campsite the first night!




A valley in the alps.





At the top of the pass!




On our way back down the other side!

4 comments:

Thomas said...

Austin,

You're killin' me with these pictures. Aaaaauuuughhhh. So wish I could be there.

Got both of your recent e-mails. Working on the things you asked me to, and also praying for the things you mentioned.

We all miss you terribly so. Couldn't be happier, but selfishly wishing you were here too.

Love,

Dad (& Mom)

Thomas said...

Dear Schneider's:

I'm not sure if you're reading this but, if so, we are beyond grateful for your kindness to these boys (and our son, of course). Your generosity and selfless sacrifice, with joy, are traits all of us Kruggel's desire to emulate.

God bless you, and we hope to connect again soon.

Love,

Tom (& Victoria)

Victoria said...

Hey Big Son!!
You look like one "happy camper" in these photos! Perhaps it is from moments like these that this expression originated. : )
OK, you've had ALOT of fun...come home now! : )
Your Mom (and family) misses you!

Continue to enjoy your trip honey,
Love and prayers,
Mom

Unknown said...

Austin!

Your hair is soo long! These pictures are abslutely beautiful! Miss you!!!

Meagan