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Oktoberfest & Neuschwanstein Castle {Munich, Germany}

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This was a weekend that we will remember and talk about for many years to come.  The photo below pretty much sums up the trip.  It's being printed and framed as I type.  The gang in front of the Lowenbrau Tent - where we spent the morning But before we made it to Oktoberfest, we spent a day driving in the Bavarian Alps to Neuschwanstein Castle.  A nice way to ease into our weekend in Munich.  We were with some great friends and the countryside was beautiful. The countryside Neuschwanstein Castle I know it's pretty much the same photo but the trees are so pretty here The Drummond's and Lederman's Dana & Iain Looking across the way to the castle next door (and at the clouds settling in the hills) The castle from the other side Oktoberfest is nuts, and it's so much fun.  The tents are massive and packed all day long.  Most of the seating is reserved, and people have standing reservations at the same table, ...

Austria {Part Two - Innsbruck & Munich}

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First of all, apologies for being SO far behind on the blog.  I'm still catching up from the holidays. After two unforgettable days skiing in the Austria, Jenn, Brain and I spent Christmas day checking out Innsbruck, then we had a fantastic Christmas dinner in our apartment. Sisters, on top of the funicular This is why we have so many amazing photos from the trip :) Enjoying some  Glühwein  (Hot Wine) at the Christmas Market The Christmas Market - people say that Germany & Austria have the best Christmas Markets, and it was pretty cool.  There were stalls everywhere in the city. We only were able to enjoy them 1 day because they shut down on Christmas Eve, which was our 2nd day. Traditional sweets at the market At the main square looking at the famous Golden Roof. The whole city is surrounded by beautiful mountains, you can see them in the background. One of the Giant statues we passed in the center Alpine archite...