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On Sunday my host family took me to Lake Eibsee.
 
This lake sits at the foot of the Zugspitze- Germany’s highest mountain,
and has a surface elevation of almost 1000m.
 
The drive there and the lake itself gave me a taste of Bavaria,
made me want more,
and reminded me why I chose this area as my home for the next year…
 
Snow covered mountains,
lush, green forests,
and crystal clear lakes-
(at least the part that isn’t covered in snow).
 
I can’t wait to return in the summer time-
apparently the water is bright turquoise.
 
A tree next to a body of water

 

A tree with a mountain in the snow

 

A large mountain in the background

 

A tree in a forest
 
A tree with a mountain in the background

 

A body of water with a mountain in the background

 

A lake with a mountain in the background

 

A sunset over a body of water with a mountain in the background

 

A canyon with a mountain in the background
 
A body of water
 
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26 Comments

  1. Sweet Green Tangerine says:

    Omigosh! I've been here!! 🙂 Seriously, you have me so Germany-sick. We went there in October'ish and I have pics of it where the water looks like a crystal clear mirror. It's amazing. These pics you took are incredible.

  2. Mo (New on U) says:

    You LIVE here you lucky lady!

    Make sure you take the cable car up to the top of the Zugspitze this summer – it's absolutely incredible.

    Also, so far: your au pair family > my au pair family by about 1000%. Again, lucky lady 🙂

  3. ginanorma says:

    OH for beauty!!!

    Reminds me sort of of Switzerland's Alps, I LOVE Switzerland, …I had no idea Germany had the mountains!

  4. Chrissy says:

    Those are beautiful pictures! I've been there a couple times and we are planning a trip there this summer with out daughter. xxx

  5. miki says:

    Seriously that is so insanely gorgeous! The water looks as clear as cozumel. Geez!

  6. Emily says:

    oh my Lord, this pictures are stunning! so jealous!

  7. Katelyn says:

    So So pretty!! I think what you are doing is so cool and I hope to join you over there next summer!

  8. Erica [pocket full of chuckles] says:

    gorgeousssss

  9. Catherine says:

    Looks dreamy! I have not spent any real time in Germany (just one night in a hotel as I awaited my connecting flight out the next day). But I really want to!

  10. Valerie Griffin says:

    beautiful!