Hiking in Germany: not for the lazy!

Germans seem to be very active people! One of Laura's friend's idea of a "relaxing vacation" was 8 hour bike rides, canyoning, and all-day hikes. I was even out-hiked by people who were at least in their 60's! Maybe 70's! I still really enjoyed hiking, though. The scenery is just so beautfiful! If you aren't in the mountains, you are in rolling hills of farm squares. Also, Germany has so many trees!! They are big, and thick, and dense, and provide very good cover from the rain (which it did a lot). Germany is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. I am already planning a trip to go back, although it might not be for a few years.

 Here are some hiking pictures:

... and she lives in a Nazi hospital!

This may be a long post, but boy is it interesting! Don’t worry, not all of my posts will be about history, but how could I go to Germany and not share information about WWII!? Read on for some very interesting connections, facts, and insights. If I have used words that you do not know, look them up! Mrs. Railey showed you a quick way to use the internet as a dictionary; just go to google.com, type in define: and then whatever word you want to know. Enjoy!