What girl doesn't need a weekend away?!?! Well we enjoyed every second of a ladies weekend in Garmisch. it was so simple packing just for yourself, no diapers, no naps (unless we wanted them....) no real schedules.... Looking forward to this weekend made my life as a SAHM worth it!! Also knowing that Chris had life totally under control for the weekend felt great too - but really, was I doing to mind if my kids ran around in their PJs al weekend while I wasn't there - nope....
Those with munkins dropped them off at 8:45 sharp and gathered in cars for a quick stop at a crystal outlet. Imagine a crystal outlet with kids - we didn't have too!!
We got to the hotel, opened a bottle of wine and enjoyed the scenery (view from our room), girl chatter and some tunes on Natalies Iphone. Since there wasn't a big schedule, we decided to head out shopping (at the PX) Its amazing the things that fall into your basket after a glass of wine or two...
Now, lets get ready and head downstairs for dinner! Its the traditional American steak, fish, salad dinner. Water is on the table and the waitress tells us she is there to make our night wonderful =) Now that is a treat (since we all know German customer service often leave a little to be desired)
The next morning we hit the shops again....
Or should I say schnapps.....
Now the above photo is funny because this cute store was FULL of these little schnapps bins. Farrah and I didn't hestitate to want this photo and quickly got in position (you would think everyone would want this photo in a schnapps store right?) WRONG! The store owner was mortified and asked us to leave imediately! Thankfully Lindsey's quick fingers captured this photo. I do feel bad for the older man - not only for being 'uptight' but for the sale he missed out on.... bummer sir!
Later that evening we hit Happy hour downstairs - Cheers ladies
Nice cocktails
For those of you reading this that know me too well, know my extreme love of wings and the proper way to inhale them... Well, they had wings on the apps menu (of course, its an American place) so I ordered some and almost bit off Lundy's finger as she lunged for another carrot or wing!! Guess her 'eating wings with Sara' learning curve got pretty steep =)
With full bellies we boarded the bus for a Gorge tour. It was the perfect chilly night with a beautiful layer of snow on the ground. We were the rouady bunch, so we managed to lay claim to the back of the bus. The 24 year old tour guides thought we were pretty enertaining too - so they joined us for the dinner portion!
Before we set out on our walk, we stopped at the ski jump sight for the 1936 Olymipcs. With a fascinating history lesson under our belts (with regards to Hitler and how he forced Garmisch-Partenkirchen to join together to host - they weren't thrilled, but who questioned Hitler than?)
The carriers of the light
Bundle up its chilly out there
This is Lundy doing her best Ansel Adams in the Gorge
Swimming anyone?
A little break for some warm tea
Sunday morning we woke up to some wonderful spa treatments and than packed our bags for home. Its so hard to have a fun trip like this in the rear view mirror. But we will always remember feeling like adults - at least for a weekend.
By the time we made it home, the guys had already departed for a Soccer game (babysitters were filling in the 'between' time) So we had to hit the ground running. Shane came running to me with tears of excitement in his eyes. Of course I had my hands full wanting just 20 more minutes to put away clothes and start dinner. Shane did not understand this request... Such is life right? Guess we were missed.
Thanks ladies for a wonderful weekend. Angela we are lucky you put this together! Love ya,
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