Today was the 18th anniversary of my Dad's death, but a bright and sunny day with big adventures. I think he would have liked the thought of me out on an epic adventure. Train travel: Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck to Verona to Milano Centrale. I arrived at almost 11pm to Milan and took the Metro 4 stops toward the hostel, but since it was late and dark I didn't walk the rest, instead I took a taxi and checked into the first hostel I've ever stayed in. Ostel...

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...

Wrapping up in old Pair-ree Today was my last day in Paris, so I wanted to experience as much as possible. Here's the quick rundown of a long and busy day. Walked to the Louvre and said a quick thank you to Rick Steve's guide book for pointing out the side doors and helping me avoid a line that was almost a mile long and cold! Any of you who have ever visited the Louvre know that you could spend a week there and not see it all, so I chose the first ...

Walkin', Walkin', Walkin' Two words. Pain Chocolat! What's a better way to start your day than with a chocolate croissant? I walked to Notre Dame this morning and toured the inside. The stained glass, sculptures, chandeliers and general sense was wonderful. Part of it felt like home, though if there were people wandering around, talking and staring, I'm not sure I'd be able to concentrate on the Mass at all! I lit a candle there and enjoyed the moment. On ...