Dancing Lessons from God

Dirndl Day

Posted on Friday, October 14, 2011 | 0 Comments

I would like everyone to know that I am now a proud Dirndl owner. And yes I will wear it to special occasions, like Christmas, and Easter, and anything in between that justifies Dirndl wearing. There is a pleased expression on my face as I think about this. As McKenna would say: "Me gusta."

A group of us bought our Dirndls while in Munich, and therefore wore them the next day. I'm certain we turned many a German boys head as we walked past. I mean, come on. Who doesn't love a girl in a Dirndl? It was quite fitting though, as we were going to see Herrenchiemsee Palace first thing in the morning, and wearing a dress to a castle just makes it all so perfect. :)

Herrenchiemsee

Herrenchiemsee is situated on an island in the Herrenchiemsee (See= Lake) and is a replica of Versailles, built by Ludwig II of Bavaria (the same man who built Neuschwanstein, aka, Cinderella's Palace in Disney World). Lu was quite enamored with Louis the Sun King, and therefore built the palace as a monument to the right of kings. He never lived in it himself.

Herrenchiemsee Palace. An exact replica of Versaille without the wings to either side.

The coolest part was learning about Professor Minerts experiences as a tour guide at the palace. Shortly after his mission he worked on the island and gave english as well as german tours of the castle. I so badly want my german to be that good! I dream of that happening one day. Some girls dream of finding their prince and living happily ever after (not that that wouldn't be fabulous... any takers?.... anyone?) or being famous. Not me. I want to be able to speak 20 different languages. Fluently.

One day. One day Maddie.

Ashley and I ended up getting the same Dirndl. I'm such a trend setter. :)

After the palace we continued on the Berchtesgaden and drove up to Hitler's Eagles Nest. What a view.

View of the Alps from Obersalzburg (Hitler's Eagle Nest).

I could have spent hours there. There was just the right amount of breeze, the sun was shining, and I was wearing my dirndl. Perfection. The Alps stretched out around us and Salzburg could be seen off in the distance. I'm still bummed we had to come down from there. But we had to go, and so my trip into the Alps became another experience to be read in my blog. In my journal. Through my photos. I sometimes wonder if there's a little bit too much documentation going on in my life. Are my ancestors going to be thinking "Geeze! Enough already! We get that you liked to remember everything!"

The foundations of Hitler's home. It was destroyed after the war to discourage Nazi's who would want to pay hommage to their leader.

After Obersalzburg, we drove to Haag am Hausruck, which is where the church was started in Austria. We went to the little branch there on Sunday and visited a few important locations of church in Austria.

The quaint little town of Haag am Hausruck.

Um, yes. This is Cinnamon. She belonged to the hotel owners in Haag am Hausruck and was the sweetest cat. She slept cuddled up next to me all night. Best night ever.

The group in front of where the Haag branch used to meet during and after WWII.

The first Austrian man to be baptized owned and worked on this farm.

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