Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile

This weekend I was walking downtown and I happened to stumble across people break dancing! I personally am not a big fan but it sparked a memory in my brain! The last time I saw people break dancing was in France. People there are very different but they make it all the more interesting! I loved it!

Right next to the spot with the break dancers was Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile. It is a beautiful structure which people from all over the world travel to see. Like me!

The arch was finished 1836 at 164ft tall in Paris, France. It took 30 years to build! The purpose is to honor those who fought and died for france in the French Revolutionary and Napoleanic wars.


 Names of all french victories and generals are inscribed on it's inner and outer surfaces! It is FREE to go to and you can climb the stairs to get to the top and see across Paris!

Neuschwanstein Castle

The other day I was dressing my daughter and she looked like a little baby princess. I was thinking to myself, gosh, I hope I get to take her to Disney land to see Sleeping Beauty’s Castle! As I was thinking about it, I remembered, “Hey, I kind of have been there already!”.

Even if I can never save up to go to Disney Land and take her to a princess castle, I can still take her to a castle like it! Sleeping Beauty’s Castle was based of the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany! When I was pregnant I went to this castle and It did not cost me an arm and a leg.

There is also a beautiful mountain you can walk up and take pictures of waterfalls and a beautiful view of the castle itself! Bavaria is a beautiful place to visit!

When I went on the tour, the person leading had so much to inform us of. I remember the castle was being built in September 1869 and was never completely finished. I remember this because my sisters birthday is that month.

I also remember hearing the lady tell a story and the king. They all were incest and they all had psychological problems! These people put mentally ill people as their kings and queens! Well this king was found in a pond outside the castle and it was said he committed suicide! But really, people think he was murdered! There is more to it and it is quite an interesting story.

This castle is so famous that thousands of people visit a day. I would recommend stopping here. They don’t allow people to take pictures inside but it is the most beautiful and luxurious castle. I never thought I would see something so royal and real.

Relaxing at Possum Kingdom

Sometimes I feel the need to relax where the scenery is beautiful and there are no big cities.

If you drive up 281 North from San Antonio about 4 and ½ hours there is a beautiful peninsula called Possum Kingdom. The vast lake is both calming and fun and the huge hills are beautiful and entertaining. 

 

The cabins there are beautiful. There is a place right off the edge of the lake called Hide-Away-Cabins. They are Inexpensive, beautiful, and vary in all different sizes and types. You can cuddle up by the fireplace, hike the hills behind you, fish in the lake, swim in the lake, or go canoeing.

The view is amazing! You can walk out of your cabin door and see a sight for sore eyes.

 

There are lots of places to take the family or just you and your significant other for dining. My favorite is Rockin' S Bar & Grill.

It really is a quick and easy get away. I have listed all the things you need to know when going up there. When you visit all the links you can see just how easy it is to enjoy life for a weekend, a week, or over night.

 

 

 

$5 Spot! Guadalupe River

Driving down 281 Hwy there are beautiful areas everywhere. Every few miles, once you get out of town, there is something neat to look at. If you dive 20 minutes north of 281 you would come across a bridge with the Guadalupe River running underneath it.

 

 

Right after this bridge to the left is the entrance to a place called, the $5 Spot. The great thing about this place is the prices! It is only $5 to stay the whole day! You can camp here, tube, kayak, Barbeque, and swim! They even have discounts! People have been coming here since 1971 to relax and have fun.  This is a great way to travel a short distance and take the family and kids, go on a date, or party with your friends.

 

 

This place is easy for me to go to because I can wake up around 10 Am and still get there in time without any stress or planning. It is also a very clean environment. They try their hardest to keep the place clean as well as getting others to do the same. I give this place 2 thumbs up!