Sunday, September 28, 2008

Retreat in the Austrian Alps

This last weekend we went to a cabin in the mountains for a relaxing break from our "difficult" lives. the first day we were there it was really foggy and we couldn't see anything, Friday or Saturday morning. I couldn't just stay in the cabin
because of it, I had to get out and explore. So my friends Ben, Asia and I took off at about 10:30am and started our hike, not exactly sure where we were going to end up. We took directions from two German ladies and apparently the trail they sent us on is one of the hardest you can take. We were climbing straight uphill for about 2 hours, it was exhausting but worth it. For those of you that knew me in high school, it felt like I was living my On The Verge character only without the corset and Victorian trekking gear. When we finally reached the top the fog had cleared just enough for us to see the Austrian Alps!! I felt compelled to yodel, so I did (not well though.) Then we went to the restaurant on top of the mountain and warmed up. We didn't return to the cabin until about 6pm that night. It was so amazing. The next morning was sunny so I went out to the ridge for another spectacualr view and spent some time with God. Seeing places like the Alps makes you realize just how incredible our God is and just how small we are in comparison. He has provided me with so many opporunities and my goal is to use these opportunities to glorify Him. This really is a life changing trip and I am evjoying every minute that I am not missing home.

2 comments:

dhwitness said...

Doesn't your camera have a voice recorder? You should recreate your yodeling for those of us who missed it first-hand. :) Love you baby girl.

Brooke said...

My yodeling is so much better live, I'll perform it when I get home;)