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By William’s Wish Wellingtons

Germany 2011-2012

I have just returned from a adventurous vacation in Germany. I got to visit the Harz Mountains and Hanover. The snow covered tops of Harz Mountains make a perfect New Year celebration. The town of Braunlage, the heart of my voyage, rests within the Harz Mountains. As a popular ski destination (not for the extreme professionals), it is also famous for its health resorts (Therme, as they call them). Although there was a wet mix of participation this winter in Braunlage, up in the Mountains there was a plentiful amount of soft snow. At the top, there is a hotel and restaurant where you can go for some steaming Glühwein before you make your way back down. Apart from skiing, enthusiasts and kids have the ability to sled down or take a nice athletic stroll to the bottom.

The town of Braunlage itself is not very big, but has everything you would need from an ice skating ring to dozens of delicious restaurants to shoppes for those that need to stock up on clothes, food or souvenirs. They also have an outside eatery/cafe that sells hot Glühwein and German sausages, with lively music, standing tables, and fire patio heaters to keep you warm.

Stay tuned for more details on the adventure!!

René Descartes

Word of advice: whenever and wherever you are traveling, never forget to take a good read. It could be a book or a magazine, or anything your heart desires, just make sure to fill the the difficult inevitabilites of traveling (like waiting) with something pleasurable to do.

Seneca

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