Fun in Garmisch, Germany

While on an officer and spouse marriage retreat in Garmisch, Germany, Justin and I were able to relax for a weekend at Edelweiss Resort (which had an amazing outdoor hot tub), find out each others' love language (Justin's is words of affirmation and mine is quality time), and experience a little bit more of Germany.

During our free time we went to Ettal Monastery, which brews its own beer. This was very beautiful, and we were able to enjoy some yummy Christmas beer at their restaurant right next door.

Ettal front steps

Full view of Ettal

Inside Ettal

The next day we were able to go to the highest point in Germany. Zugspitze mountain peak is located on the border of Austria and Germany and is essentially part of the Alps. It was extremely cold at the top of the mountain, but the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were fortunate to have such a clear, sunny, blue sky day.

We took a cable car to the top of the mountain

At the top we could see 4 different countries--Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Switzerland

We made it to the summit and had to represent CO :)

This is what we climbed to get to the summit. Definitely not something America would allow.

We also took a cable car down to "The Glacier" and visited this cute church

We came and conquered Zugspitze!