Skiing Part 2

Today Henri got to join us on our way into the mountains, where Karl attended his second day of ski school. First Henri was a bit wary that we were heading up into the "witches' forest", which the ski school is named after.

As soon as he was convinced that there were no witches anywhere he really got into the whole forest with a murmuring creek vibe. We also got to sled down a very long and steep mountain path, which didn't allow for any photographing, since this would've been akin to texting while driving the left lane of the German Autobahn.

Every magical forest of course needs a knight, so there he was - brave and fearless.

Karl in the meantime was promoted from beginners to advanced class just before lunch and got to learn how to use the ski lift. He also mastered the art of slaloming:

He was so much into it, that he didn't wanna stop and even when ski school was over he went for a few extra runs.

Damn well you deserve a medal, when you go from zero to ski-lifting and slaloming all the way up and down the mountain!

When Fred said good night to Karl he told her that he wants to start a ski school himself, in a different forest than the witches forest and if Fred wants to she can become a ski instructor too.

Skiing Part 1

Karl had his first skiing lesson today. We drove out to the legendray "witches forest" skiing school located in the village of Kreuth.

Karl had been all excited since days. The night before he told me that the next morning he wouldn't have time to cuddle with mom as customary after waking up, "because we have to leave to the mountains early"!

Ski school started with classic warmup.

After a few exercises the art of downhill racing was taught right away.

Moments of fatigue were actually rare. Mostly it was the thrill of actually standing on skis being equipped with some very fast and furious looking gear.

After a hearty lunch first slalom runs were approached.

How was it? Any questions?!?!

Foresting

The day was actually much greater than it looks here. We went out to the Ebersberg Forest, Germany's largest forest not interrupted by any human settlement.

The snow was very wet and heavy, so sledding was more like surfing through molasses. There was still plenty of fun to be had trampling through the woods, despite the fact that none of the wild beasts showed up, young city folk under the age of six expect to be treated to, when venturing out so daringly into the wild.

You can roll through the snow trying to transform yourself into a snowman for example.

You can pose on a sled with dad at least trying to look very sporty (what the heck, we've been to the sledding hills in our neighborhood almost every day in the past three weeks, twice a day on weekends). You can of course also head over to the inn and savor the wonderful juicy pork products of Bavarian cuisine followed by some apples embedded in some sugar-cinnamon coated dough that definitely does not fall into any food groups.

And while you wait you can use the fresh box of crayons to redraw your favorite stories (Stars Wars, Sean the Sheep) on papers.

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The Wizard Of Munich

The world of dwarfs and giants was the party theme for todays kindergarten Carnival event. With a whole lot of glue we managed to put together a totally awesome wizard outfit, inspired by Parafito, the magician from one of Karl's beloved Playmo CDs.



Ironically all the educators dressed up as dwarfs. I didn't see one giant, but maybe they were just too tall to fit inside the building.

Heroes

Carnival Season is in full effect here in Bavaria, so off we went to the annual costume extravaganza of Karl's former Kindergarten. Once we got there Batman a. k. a. Karl disappeared right away with his BFF Ludwig to practice some fighting skills (that's what he told me). Ergo no photos.

Spiderman a. k. a. Henri stayed close to me at all times and was not the biggest fan of the whole event. He did like the choclate cake part though.