Zugspitze Top of Germany Took a 15 minute walk this morning from Edelweiss Lodge and Resort to Hausberg where I bought a round trip ticket to the top of Zugspitze- A 2962 meters high mountain where you can see over 400 summits in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. There is even an Austria/Tirol boarder crossing up at the top and Germany's highest church (that was consecrated by Cardinal Joseph Ratzenger-today's Pope Benedict XVI). To get to the top yo...

Frau Sarah Rides the Trains Today was a true testament to the efficiency and punctuality of the train system here in Europe. Paris- to Stuttgart Hbf get off walk down 3 tracks get on. Stuttgart to Munchen-Pasing- get off walk down 8 tracks get on. Munchen-Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. No delays no problems, just quick transfers and amazing views. So much of what I saw today was farmland and cozy small towns with trees dotted in all the right places. I d...