For the final day of our vacation, we decided it would be ok to take a 4 hour guided tour trip through Partenkirchen- Garmisch. This was where we were staying, so not much travel was involved- at least not much car travel. But oh, why didn’t I consider we were going to be on walking tours? I have mentioned before, and will mention again- because it’s necessary to know- We have quite possibly the slowest walker in the world living in our house. Brady takes his time wherever we go. He not only walks VERY slowly, he also gets distracted by rocks, sign poles, leaves, pretty much everything. He just lives in Brady World and is oblivious to his surroundings. It’s just something that makes Brady special! Anyways, we went through town and took a walking tour through Partenkirchen. Originally, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two separate towns. Hitler decided that he wanted the two towns to unite for the 1939 Olympics. Neither town wanted to, but an ultimatum was given… Unite or the town leaders were going to be sent to Dachau Concentration Camp. So was born Partenkirchen-Garmisch.
Our second stop was the 1939 Olympic stadium. It was so small! I wouldn’t be surprised if the athletes didn’t fit inside the stadium today. Greg and Brady rode the summer bobsled ride. Brady loved it!
It was off to Garmisch for another walking tour. We meandered through the farmer’s market and had a delicious lunch. On the way to the van, we walked through a wellness park and I took part in a Bavarian foot bath. First you walk through ice cold water, flowing down from the top of a glacier. I’m talking ICE COLD. Then you walk a path with different sections- rocks, bark, small gravel, and wood beams. The idea is that if the feet are healthy, the rest of your body will be also. Stimulating the soles of your feet with the various textures promotes foot health.
We took one final walking tour with some beautiful views of homes and the Alps. Unfortunately, my camera battery bit the dust, so I don’t have many pictures. Walking tour+ Brady’s walking skills + naptime= we were ready to get home!
This vacation was amazing! We are so blessed to have the chance to travel and I don’t ever want to take it for granted.
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