Geierlay Suspension Bridge

My goodness, I'm behind at updating my blog.  I'm SO sorry, but I promise to get it all back up to date this week.  It's been a crazy few months.

On March 6th, we ventured out for the first time in MONTHS (due to another lockdown in Germany) to explore the area around where we live.  About an hour's drive from our house we decided to explore the Geierlay Suspension Bridge.  It really was an adventure!

We parked at the far in of the little village next to the ravine.  We had to walk about a mile & a half from the parking area, through the town, past the trees, & to the ravine where the bridge began.

There was a man selling kinderpunsch (glühwein for kids - no alcohol) at the base of the bridge.  Of course we bought everyone a cup.  It was absolutely delicious on such a cold day.  And since all our Christmas markets were cancelled in 2020, it was SO wonderful to have a full cup of warm deliciousness after not having any for so long.

This little guy has a fear of heights & the second he saw that bridge & how high it was over the valley, he was terrified.  I told him he could hold on to me as tight as he could & that we'd make it across together.

Canyon was VERY relieved to make it across the bridge to the opposite side.

Once we made it across, due to COVID rules, we couldn't cross back to go back to the car.  We had to hike another 4 miles through the valley & back up the mountain to get back to the village & our car.  It was a long hike, but the kids really enjoyed it surprisingly.

It also helped that we had another family with us who have kids the same ages as our kids.  It made it a lot of fun to hike down the mountain, through the river, & back up the other side.

Once we made it back to the village, we found a cute little house where they were making waffles & selling them through their kitchen window.  We each bought one & they were the most delicious waffles we've ever had.  It was SO fun.

We also found a fun little park with an amazing zipline.  The kids REALLY loved that.

It was cold, but it was a wonderful day of friends, hiking, beautiful scenery, & making memories.