Saxon Switzerland Adventure
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Wrap Up
AMAZING weekend adventure in Saxon Switzerland. Lots of emotions, fun, and beautiful views. It's already the 3rd time we've traveled far from Bayreuth, staying overnight in a cabin, cooking together, and having cozy conversations.
Friday, we picked up groceries from REWE and carried them to the hut. When we arrived, we quickly setup connections with our neighbors, who were having a party celebrating a birthday while we were making wraps dinner and playing card games.
The morning on Saturday was super sunny. While waiting for a ferry to cross the Elbe, we had some fun at a playground, surfing on the boards, swinging, and so on. Our hike began with a steep uphill climb towards a beautiful rock formation called Schrammsteine. The view was magnificent, but the way down became slippery, so some of us were tempted to slide down on our butts =D
Afterwards, the trail became much more unpredictable and dynamic due to the number of ladders, narrow paths, and stairs, which were unfortunately covered in ice. So, we adjusted our plans and opted for a calm one-way walk to the Czech border, where we ended the day with a beautiful sunset panorama near Schmilka village. The evening was mellow, accompanied by a pasta dinner, and we all had a strong sleep.
The next day, through a challenging yet pleasant valley rockfish uphill, thanks to teamwork, we headed off to the Bastei Bridge, capturing some memorable pictures along the way. We then stopped by a tourist information center, where the German elections were taking place, to gather some energy for the so-called climbing part of the trail.
Our team faced some challenges in sticking to the planned route due to dangerous cliffs and the lack of orientation, but we explored and discovered some nice paths for another, more extreme event like this one, requiring absolute sure-footedness. Uphill, we took a lunch break, then descended to the ground and proceeded to the Swedish Hole, a beautiful narrow valley surrounded by high rocks. Happily, we made it home in time, packed our belongings, and caught the train, playing Uno, recapping photos and having laugh.
After all,
Thank you for being a great company, for your patience and for contributing for good vibes! Cheers to all new-joiners: Elli, Ashley and Nada, and the independent women's crew! Special appreciations to Sammar and his spirit (and his music box with epic songs), to Emilie and Olivia for the most active help on the kitchen.
I’m looking forward to more adventures with u <3
For now, enjoy the photos and statistics!
Andrew
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