mountains

Switzerland, the Alps were amazing, I wish I could use a better word, but amazing and of course breathtaking, seems most fitting. Since my secrete travel flaw is that I have never been out West, I was absolutely in aw of the idea of mountains in general. We arrived in the evening, but I could still see the traces of white tips that dominated the sky. The group went for a walk through the small town of Lauterbrunnen. The Alps giant walls were all around us, every direct we looked we felt smaller and smaller (in a good way). The brightest light was a spot light that shun on the waterfall that cascaded down the mountain right by our hotel. The air was so fresh; as I write this I take deep breaths, in attempt to recreate the cool refreshing feeling I got that night. The group took a moment to sit and listen to the silence, but we heard noise. It was the sound of waterfalls, yes you heard right waterfalls. As we slowly circled with our eyes we realized that there was falling water in every direction. I have to say it again ..aw! The next morning we went on a hike through the Alps. Once again we were faced with, sore muscles, and shortness of breath, but the scenery seemed to take away everyone’s worries. We all loved the smells, of pine, fresh snow and clean air. (I felt like I was in a Ricola commercial). The snow made our socks soggy and cold but sun tanned our white Canadian faces. After hiking all day we sat down to enjoyed some fondue on a outdoor patio. It was at that time I got a choppy face tan. (I had big sunglasses on) We slept well that night. The students told me that they fell asleep listening to the waterfall. The next morning we were awakened with snow, a good 3 inches! The group got a bundled up for our morning workout we ran amongst the giant walls and were guided by the rushing rivers. We found our destination; a farmers field, we hopped the fence and got ready for Ultimate, as I mentioned before my team had not yet been defeated. Under the snow was a good layer of mud, this made a perfect Ultimate scenario. The girls looked at the mud and then looked at each other with puzzlement. "This is nuts!" one said, "It’s wicked!" one of the guys shouted. After slipping on our butts a couple times we won 5 to 3! Another win and my team looked like we just got out of the trenches, but it was well worth it! The challenge was not complete, we were faced with a game of British Bull Dog, no one showed any mercy, even I a teacher was tackled at the knees and was smacked down into the mud/snow. We got back to the hotel and once again took over the breakfast room. The feast continued into the evening, but we stepped out of the traditional mei style and decided on BBQ. We discovered a little park area that had a primitive grill. (a fire pit wit a metal rack). We bought meat (sausage, chicken, lamb, pork, beef), some fire wood was stolen and the feast began. The students started the fire and just grilled for hours. We all huddled around the fire to keep warm and occasionally grab a piece a meat to munch on with our mittens on. The next morning the town dogs were following us on our morning run, because we stunk of smoke and meat. I was sad to leave the Alps, but I was excited to go back to Munich. Good night


I am finally going to admit that I have an amazing life! (no ego attached to that statement). I’ve always just thought that I had good luck or was just fortunate, but for some reason right now I think it might be more then that. I am filled with "My life Rocks!" I guess before I thought my life was average, but right now I am putting aside my modesty and stating "There is something not average about my life." I am so grateful! And I thought these mountains were making me feel small??? Guess not. That is all I have to say about that.