Hi (once again) to all my blogging friends. I haven't posted since mid-May when I set off on a long summer break.
My husband and I took a "road trip" and traveled through Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy. We had a BLAST enjoying the beer gardens in Munich, attending the opera in Vienna, roaming the shoreline of Croatia, and visiting the numerous historical sites in Verona and the Italian alps.
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I'm enjoying a "little" beer in a Munich Beer Garden |
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Trying my hand as a puppeteer in Salzburg - the home of "Sound of Music" |
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The quaint town of Hallstatt in Austria |
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Croatia's amazing Plitvice Lakes National Park |
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Stayed here for 5 days - Zadar, Croatia
Verona hill top... not an easy hike! |
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We got back in time to wash our clothes and then head off for a bike trip across Colorado. My husband rode his bike for 470 miles over the peaks of the Rockies. I followed in the car (smart me!). It was cool and beautiful, and I was lucky enough to miss the week of extreme heat here in Tucson (113 degrees)... YIKES!
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Colorado's snow-capped mountains in June! |
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Valley wildflowers in Colorado |
Now it's back to work, blogging, and creating fun units and activities for the little ones!
Before I get back to business, I want to let you know about a great celebration hosted by Wendy at
Read With Me ABC. She is hosting her
100 Followers Give Away and she has some wonderful prizes! She is giving away a $25.00 TpT Gift Certificate and 9 of her blogging friends are giving away products. I am delighted she invited me to join her celebration. Be sure to click on the image below to head over and enter right away!
My good friend Irene Leeby (
Learning with Mrs. Leeby) is celebrating her 600 followers mark with a FABULOUS give away. She is offering prizes galore. Head right over and I guarantee you won't be sorry. Congratulations Mrs Leeby.
Thanks for stopping by!
Granny (Cindy)
Ohmigosh, that looks like the vacation of a lifetime! A Mediterranean vacation is on my To-Do list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures of your beautiful vacay!
Thrilled to have you join in my 100 Follower Celebration.
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Wendy
Read With Me ABC
I'm delighted that you included me.
DeleteLooks like you had an amazing time! Such beautiful pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteLattes and Laughter
We did have a great time. How was your summer?
DeleteWelcome back!! Looks like an amazing time!! :)
ReplyDeleteNicki
Mrs. Thigpen's Kindergarten
Thanks! Hope you are having a wonderful summer also!
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ReplyDeleteI missed you...Welcome back! I was in Germany too! I think I saw you in Salzburg...Were you eating any Mozart Balls?! The alps bordering Bavaria and Austria was our favorite part!
DeleteJenny
Oh yes... I remember seeing you :). Yes we did eat Mozart Balls! Do you think they had a clue when they named those candies? We really chuckled.
DeleteDid you make it to Hallstatt? All those little Austrian alp towns were so beautiful.
Cindy
We had a good laugh at that too! Sadly, we only spent one day in Austria. We were on the German side of the alps for most of the week...I can't wait to go back and explore more. All the little German villages were sweet too.
DeleteJenny
Glad you're back! I was wondering where you were:). Both trips sound fabulous, you lucky girl!
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Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
Yes- I feel so lucky to have enjoyed so much travel this summer. I'm thinking with all the packing and unpacking I've done, work will feel like a slower pace!
DeleteCindy
So happy you're back! I took a hiatus, as well! Love that beer pic! You're my kind of gal! :)
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Irene
Learning With Mrs. Leeby
Thanks also for the shout out! You've been SO supportive of me from the very beginning and I appreciate your friendship! xoxo
DeleteI am thrilled for you! I love your blog and so admire all that you do. Sure hope I get a chance to meet you in person.
DeleteCindy
Cindeeeeeeee!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back my friend!! I sure missed you!! Looks like you had a great time to say the least!!
Crystal
Ms. Jones’ Junction
What a fantastic summer you're having, Cindy! Thanks for sharing pics of such beautiful travels!
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AroundtheKampfire