Hoogeveen Vacation - June 7

Once again, Andy needed to work, so unfortunately, he had to miss this day. The rest of us rode several trains (~2 hrs) to get to the Rhein Falls in Northeastern Switzerland. The Rhein Falls are the largest falls in Europe, and while it is smaller than Niagara, it was still quite impressive and the blue/green water was amazing :). Here's some photos of the Rhein Falls:

Just beautiful.

We got to walk right next to the falls from our viewing area. You could also pay to take a boat (we didn't!) to the rock with the flag on it to view the falls.

Us at the Rhein Falls! :)

Castle on top of the Rhein Falls (museum is not worth going in).

Carsten riding the carousel horse!

After we ate lunch by the castle, we headed out to Stein am Rhein (try saying that 5 times fast!), which was reported to be a picturesque old Swiss town. We were not disappointed by the reviews as it was quaint and beautiful. We loved the shops, and there was a cool museum which had a replica of an old household (servants quarters, barn, and all).

Stein am Rhein

Family with the frescos.

Dad found a chocolate shop. We discovered the Dad has a weakness for truffles.... :)

Carsten: 'That's hilarious!'

'Don't you think so too, Auntie Ashley?'

Mom working the old school plow.

Carsten loved the chickens in the museum (he's actually looking at them and not the camera).

A familiar sight on the train was part of the crew sleeping. I will say that I was the only one who did NOT fall asleep on the train, and in fact, at one point there were 4 out of the 6 of us sleeping, so it's a good thing I was navigating the train stops :).

Mom sleeping.

Luke sleeping. :)

After a successful day of traveling, we headed back to Egg, made dinner, and played cards with Andy. Overall, I think this was one of my favorite days as I loved the falls, town, and company :). What fun!