H A P P Y N E W Y E A R!
Glückliches neues Jahr!
We are on our way to southern Germany to get away for a couple days.
It is one of our very favorite places to go. Everyone is excited!
First up on our quick trip is the World Cup Ski Jumping finals at the Olympic Ski Jump arena in Garmisch-Partinkirchen. It's a tradition every New Year's Day- even televised for Europe to watch.
Last year, we checked the arena out with Starr and Mac. This time, there will be snow, ski jumpers and lots of Europeans. Even with standing-room tickets {the only affordable way for a family of six to attend}, it should be a memorable time.
When do you get the chance to see World Cup athletes?
They'll be competing just ten minutes away from our hotel.
I'm sure it will be crowded. It might be really cold, too. But, we have to experience it!
At the World Cup ski race every year starts a who's who of Alpine skiing.
Total height149 m {489 feet}
Tower height60.4 m {198 feet}
Starting length103.5 m {339 feet}
Bounce rate92 km / h {301,837 feet/hr}
Height of takeoff3.13 m {10 feet}
Hopefully, we don't have to witness any crashes. I just hate it when they get hurt! Scary stuff.
Happy New Year! 2013 is going to be exciting- I can tell already!
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