Halloween in Amsterdam

We did not go trick or treating as that isn’t really a Dutch thing

but we enjoyed seeing the sights around town for Halloween!

Hiking in Arosa

We should have known that hiking in Switzerland would be a bit more difficult than we were used to but after setting off for the waterfalls we were too far to turn back! After miles and miles uphill I had a complete panic attack and forced us to stop walking. We could see straight down to the valley below and had reached some deep snow on the mountain. Both boys were crying and we sent Lincoln ahead to find the waterfall while we turned around. The moutain was so steep that we had to scoot down on our butts and I was really worried we would be hurt or fall. When we finally reached the bottom we were so happy and agreed that next time we would stick to an easier path!

This is the moment my mama heart could not handle to hike anymore. Steep climb, slippery snow, and not a guard rail in sight. I literally could not make myself move forward. Even though we were 95% to the top, it was time to turn around!

Stalling with photos because I was too nervous to climb down the mountain

We survived!!!!!!!

Scenes from Switzerland

The Snow Continues

We woke up to a white wonderland so our regular routine of breakfast, pool, and outdoor play continued!

Yesterday vs. Today!!! WOW!

The snow continues!

Summer is Over; Here Comes the Snow!

What a crazy way to wake up! Literally the day the summer season in Arosa ended, it began to snow! And snow…and snow! We hit the indoor pool after breakfast and then went outside to enjoy the cool mountain air. Because the gondolas were still running for one more day we went to the top of the mountain again to take in the views! We found the most amazing playground heading back to our hotel and ended the day with some tasty local pizza!

The weather was so crazy. On one side it was basically pouring snow and the other was still blue sky.

Arosa, Switzerland

The first thing we did was climb to the top of the mountain! We realized after arriving that the summer season in Arosa was ending on Sunday and there would be a break in all activities until the heavy snow falls in December. In order to get to the top we needed to ride the gondolas which would close the next day. There was already a little snow at the top of the mountain and the views were amazing!

Lincoln had some calls to make so the boys and I put on our robes and headed to the pool!