Okay spoiled doesn’t cover it. I feel lucky beyond belief when I think of the amount of traveling we have been able to do this year. Inexpensive travel within Europe is one of the great advantages of living in Portugal.

The kids are on midterm break so for this week we are being hosted by friends in the Bavarian Alps. The ski conditions are very poor, but you won’t see me complaining. It’s a stunning place to just ‘BE’.

This is my family standing in town below the famous Neuschwanstein Castle that was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle.

We took a side trip there and it was just stunning. Bavaria is Beautiful. Normally days of long travel leave my husband feeling quite grumpy, but throw in a German beer at the end of the road and all is well with the world. For me and the kids it’s the sugar and when it’s powdered on deep fried dough even better.