Back to business in Germany

Our first weekend back, we decided it would be great to get back to the mountains. In spite of cloudy weather forecasts and Wii obsessed children, we aimed to visit the mountains of Berchtesgaden and Obersalzberg. Obersalzberg was also known as Hitler's Eagle Nest on top of the mountains.
We never made it.
After a huge traffic delay and load of clouds, we decided to stop along the way at Germany's largest lake, Chiemsee.

The lake is outstanding with many sail boats and an island in the middle. King Ludwig II built a huge palace on the larger island in 1878 in the style of the palace of Versailles. There is an old steam locomotive that still is operated by the Deutsche Bahn that serves the town.

Daph packed a lunch and the sun came out for 30 minutes for us to enjoy the lake.
Daphne has really adapted. Each time we go out (to a biergarden, park, hike) she notices what the locals bring/pack/prepare and then hunts it down. Here, you see she not only packed lunch but brought a huge blanket that folds into a handbag. She's often seen carrying her backpack full of useful tools/food/clothing.
The kids found some mini-golf and were able to keep up their summer tradition.

Back in the saddle again. The towering peaks of the Eagle's nest and the salt mine tour of the area (right near Salzburg) will have to wait until another day.