Yesterday Sabrina and I hiked the tallest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze! We began our adventure at 6:45AM and arrived at the summit about 8.5 hours later. Luckily, Europeans know how to do hiking the right way, so there were 3 huts for us to stop at along the way! The hike is not too bad until the last hour and a half or so, when you have to hike up a very steep section, in very slippery gravel. Most people use hiking poles, but we did not! That's the worst part, but then you have to go through a series of switchbacks using thick cable to hold on to until you get to what you think is the top, only to realize you have to climb a few flights of stairs. But we finally made it to the top, and even went to the Gipful.... it is a big golden cross that marks the official highest point (see below). You have to climb a ladder and climb some pretty steep rocks, but we did it! Luckily, you can take a tram down and just relax!
We had such a fun time, and decided to go to fest to celebrate! This week is Partenkirchen Fest (the town right next to us). Below is a picture of the tent I took standing on a table.
It is also a tradition to raise people up on tables and have drinking contests between them.
You can see that the herren (male) in this picture is wearing lederhosen, the traditional male bavarian outfit, and below is a picture of a few of us wearing our dirndls!
Next week I am headed to Cinque Terre, Italy, and then to Copenagen, Denmark, the week after, so more adventures to come soon!
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