The highlight is, of course, the Sound of Music tour. They take you on this huge bus with a funny tour guide who knows WAY too much about this musical. This is a picture of the lake district. It was one of the prettiest sights we have seen on our trip. Nate and I are both sort of reliant on the mountains in Utah for directions so it was really comforting to be back in the mountain air.
This is the tunnel in Mirabel Gardens where Maria skips and sings with the Von Trapp kids. After a three week trip this was as close to skipping as I could get but I was belting it out, I can assure you. 
This is a view of the famous Mirabel Gardens and the Palace in the background. Behind me is the fountain where the kids skip and sing (they do that a lot in this movie). 
The Fortress of Salzburg can be seen behind us in this picture of the statues in Mirabel Gardens.
On our last night Nate and I managed to sneak into a very posh rooftop bar even though we looked terminally scruffy. We snagged a prime table and then sat there all night drinking hot chocolate and eating these really good tomato, basil, and mozzarella sandwiches (the only thing on the menu we could afford). It had a fantastic view of the city. It was a great way to end the trip. 
16 days until we get home!!!!!! Happy Birthday to my dear little sister Shelby. I love you!!!!!
Here is an exact copy with translation of Halle's final journal entry for Kindergarten.
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I'm ixid skole is gowen to beey over. beey bekaz my favrit ant and akl is cumin hom.
(I'm excited school is going to be over be because my favorite aunt and uncle is coming home.)
Very cute, huh?
She drew a picture of herself and what looks like an airplane in the background. Ok, now be sad and excited. By the way, we rented the basement to a young couple married last week. They remind me of you guys a little. :).
That is way too cute. I am sad that we missed so much this year. I can't believe she will be in first grade. I got all the kids something from London to give them when we get home. Hopefully that will keep the love and excitement coming.
ReplyDeleteNate and Alayna, I have really enjoyed reading about your lives and your travels. It has been so nice to keep up with you guys and hear about all the exciting things you're getting to do! We wish you the best as you return home and begin a new chapter.
ReplyDeletei was here. hey, why can't I click on your pics to see a big image?
ReplyDeleteMost of the pictures work but this post didn't for some reason. I am not sure. I am still not terribly blog savvy. In about a week I will personally show you more pictures than you can handle, any size you want.
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