Gone Walkin'

So a couple months ago I mentioned that we might be going to the Baltics for our Summer vacation. Turns out that you have to book kennels far, far in advance of August to secure spots for your pooches and kitties. So, instead we're going camping and hiking in the Bavarian Alps. We'll be sure to catch a few castles here and there, and you can bet we'll log more than a few hours in some beer gardens. But, mainly we're going to relax, breathe fresh air, and get some much needed exercise.

I've spent the better part of the past couple of days organizing our neglected camping gear. Sleeping bags, Thermarests, cook stove, all of it is lying all over our floor waiting to go in the rental car. Clumps of dirt are falling off my trail shoes, dirt that probably comes from West Virginia. Poor, old forgotten hiking shoes.

I can't WAIT to see hills and mountains again. Streams, lakes, gorges and waterfalls will be icing on the cake, Black Forest cake of course. Euro camping isn't anything like what we're used to in the US - we'll be sharing our vistas with lots and lots of RVs - but it'll do. I love sleeping outside, and that's all that matters. Nigel especially loves snuggling with us in the tent.

I'm bringing my WIPs with me, but we're not going to go out of our way to visit any yarn shops. The last thing I need is more yarn anyway. I think I'm in much more danger of taking home some useless lederhosen. I do hope to be inspired, though. Bavaria is Sock Country after all. If I don't see at least a few knobby knees poking out of elaborate knee highs I will be disappointed.

See ya'll in a week or so.

Comments

[Jeannie]

Have fun! The camping trip sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sure you can get some great socks on vacation pictures.

[jennsquared]

That sounds awesome! I love camping too! We go to the 1000 islands every year for forth of July vacation. Enjoy!

[becky]

It's so very hot and humid here right now on the PA/WV border (what brought you to WV?-I teach outside of Morgantown) that your hiking in the alps sounds like a "cool glass of water." Back to the one air-conditioned room-the closest thing to mountain air we've got right now.

[Josie]

That sounds like such an amazing holiday. Have a great time!

[Laura]

Have a good holiday!

[Heather]

Have a great va-cay!

[tiennie]

Have a great time!

[Jennie]

Have fun! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back. :)

[Jean]

Have a great time!

[schrodinger]

Oh! You're going to have so much fun!!! Enjoy.

[Meghann]

Oh, have a good time!!!