We drove from Alsace over the German border, and into the Black Forest region. It was there that we joined up with a bushel of family members for a birthday party/reunion of sorts. While much of our time was spent with the family at large, with 4 languages represented, we all managed to see some of the countryside, too.
We stayed in Kalberbronn, at a great place called the Schwanen (The Swan).
The main building was fairly luxurious, but we stayed in a smaller outbuilding that was closer to the working farm. Very nice!
It was fun being able to see the critters every day!
There were plenty of farm cats- this one reminded us of Flo.
In the Black Forest, you are never far from a walking trail.
On this walk we had over 30 family members, and we all ended up at a folk museum.
Occasionally, ominous clouds would crop up!
Freudenstadt is a nice little town with lots of good shopping and a great walkable square layout. The first time we went it was raining like crazy, but the next day was beautiful!
Wish I could get one of these babies home!
Another nice little town:
Here’s an advertisement for Harry Potter yarn that the girls found highly amusing. Yarn? Why not!
Back at the ranch, the girls got to play with the animals one last time before heading off to Bavaria.
So many little buns!
And cute flop-eared goats:
And the farm dogs that keep an eye on it all:
It was a great place to spend six days! Though the weather didn’t always cooperate, it was wonderful seeing the whole German side of the family again (and for the first time, in some cases). Next, we headed to Oberammergau, deep in Bavaria…
Aw, cute animals. 🙂 Can’t wait for Part 3