A Fairy Tale: Schloss Neuschwanstein

When you see the castle for the first time in person, you will understand the description “fairy tale”.  It truly looks like a castle out of some of the fairy tale children’s books.  Pictures online do not do it justice.

Along the bike route.

Along the bike route.

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Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany

Imagine rowing this lake

Imagine rowing this lake

A picture of beauty to amplify the words to follow…

A day trip to Berchtesgaden National Park is a must if you are visiting Munich.  You would regret it if you didn’t take the time to see this magnificent park.  Especially if you are an outdoor enthusiast.

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Algonquin Park July 2011

If you go to the same destination more than once at the exact same time of year, call it an annual event.

Annual July long weekend back country camping trip.

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Berchtesgaden National Park

Photo tribute to Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany.

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Algonquin Park July 2010

A 32 km hike over a three day period.

No problem for some people, but as a first backcountry trek?  Many people may think this is crazy however if you like to prove people wrong this is the hike for you!  Especially if you love a challenge.

The first day (about 12 km) and straight up a hill.  This is no joke.  The huffing and puffing began towards the break point, Maple Leaf Lake, about half way to our destination Maggie Lake.  This is when you start to question why you decided to pick Maggie Lake as the first stop and not Maple Leaf Lake.

Maple Leaf Lake

Maple Leaf Lake

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