We had an extra day in Switzerland and decided we had been through a lot of cities and towns and done too many city walks. We thought going into the Swiss countryside and visiting Broc and Gruyeres would be perfect – and it was!
Bridges, Trains, and “The Lion” – A Day in Lucerne
Lucerne was one of my favorite places that we visited when I was a kid, and now it holds that title for me as an adult. Find out why!
Parking Adventures, Fondue, and a Dislocated Elbow — Fun in Zurich!
Read all about our adventures in Zurich from tiny parking spots to dislocated elbows!
Three Days in a Fairy Tale – Neuschwanstein Castle
We spent three days enjoying Neushwanstein Castle!
History, Beer, and Churches – A Perfect Day in Munich
We were both looking forward to Munich. A day of churches, Beer, History -- oh yeah, and a Disney store!
A Visit to Dachau
We visited Dachau Concentration Camp on our way to Munich from Nuremberg. The day was grey and drizzly, which serves as the mood for a visit to this site. We read there was a debate after the war about what to do with all of these sites in Germany such as Dachau and Nuremberg’s Documentation … Continue reading A Visit to Dachau
A Visit to a Real-Life Fairy Tale Village – Rothenberg ob der Tauber
We planned to visit Rothenberg ODT on our second day in Germany. We went to bed around 10 pm on our first night, and didn’t wake up until 10:30 am on the second day! Holy Cow! We slept over 12 hours. We missed breakfast – and we messed up our plans. After deciding we could … Continue reading A Visit to a Real-Life Fairy Tale Village – Rothenberg ob der Tauber
WWII Sites, A Hike, and No Parking — Our Two Days in Nuremberg
Before we started planning this trip the only thing we associated with Nuremberg were the WWII Nuremberg Trials. That is probably typical for many people and such a shame because we learned there is so much more to Nuremberg than its dark past.
Before We Wandered Europe We Had to Get There
The European adventure begins! We were off on our longest trip ever – and one we planned for over a year!
Hiking Around Arches National Parks
Check out our adventures as we hiked around Arches National Park!
While I was Wandering 