Schluchsee Schwarzwald, Black Forest

The temperatures were mild pretty much the entire time we were in Germany and France, which resulted in no snow. We had all the winter clothes needed for snow with us, but alas, we were a bit disappointed, it being one of the warmest winters. Little did we know that on our day trip to the Black Forest, we ended up seeing snow and there being enough snow for Erik, Katharine, Lukas and Lennon to go sledding! Yeah! Before that, however, we took a wonderful ride on an old steam engine along the Schluchsee and Titisee in the Black Forest. The sun was shining, it was cold enough to feel like winter, especially as we had to stand out on the platform of the old train for quite some time with the wind and steam blowing into our faces! Once we managed to get seats inside, where it was slightly warmer, the bags full of homemade cookies sure helped forget the cold. Thank you Tante Erika and Tante Hannelore for all the goodies!

  

We have never travelled first class before! The little sign says it is prohibited              

to stand on the connecters between cars.

                                                 It is prohibited to lean out of the windows!

 After all the sledding and walking in the snow, we were all very hungry. We found a nice hidden restaurant inside the Kurhaus that had great food for everyone!