Our Van Trip - Drew's 25th Birthday

Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. We hired a car and drove through the countryside and alps around here. This was the beautiful castle that the Disneyland Cinderella castle was based on. Peg wants to move in.

The birthday boy in front of a castle, that's not his. Unfortunately.

Out to lunch, Austrian alps style.

There's never been snow for Drew's birthday before, but there was this time!

Peg holding some snow at the peak of our drive.

Our car of choice... and some snow

Driving in style. We hired a BMW, appropriate being in Bavaria and all! This day we drove through 4 countries- had lunch in Austria, arvo tea in Liechtenstein, dinner in Switzerland and drinks in Germany!

When we hit the Autobahn we stretched the Beemer's legs. This wasn't top speed at all. A little faster than the van... More than double in fact.

Drew dining out, outside (or al fresco) on his birthday dinner. His favourite- Satay Chicken. Recipe courtesy of Mum Griffiths- imported via SMS. Actual dinner day was the next day as we were too busy hooning around Europe in our car of choice on the actual day!