Keeping up with my self-set target to actually enjoy my weekends (because freelance life never slows), I snapped at the opportunity to visit Germany for the first - if only for a little over 24 hours. Last weekend I finished up at one of my part-time jobs, so for the first time since I was 15 I can now make proper plans for those two days that people seems to "live" for. My brief trip to Rottach-Egern - just on the German/Austrian boarder - was a great way to start.
After a quick exchange of emails last Wednesday with Ford Mustang, a few days later I found myself in one of the most picturesque villages I have ever visited. Locals were wearing traditional dresses + lederhosen, every other building was either a milk farm or skiing / old school sports shop (Lotto!), and low slung cloud wrapped the mountains like some sort of Disney film. Surreal, but perfect.
We were in Germany to test out two new models in the Mustang range - which of course were a ton of fun, especially on the winding roads - but it was the experience in being somewhere so beautiful that really left me wanting a little more. The Seehotel Uberfaht (ok ok, jokes aside) was our roof for the night, and it played the perfect host. They served a breakfast to end all breakfasts. I just wish Hollie could have tagged along, as she would have loved the setting - another time perhaps?
I came away from the trip pretty buzzed on the sheer power of the V8 engine, and feeling refreshed from the perfectly clear mountain air. Oh, and a major urge to watch the iconic San Fran car chase scene in Bullitt.
Wow, cool cars...and that environment is so picturesque with the fogginess in the background! Amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteWicked post & fantastic photos as always Mat. I see what you mean about it being very picturesque. It looks absolutely beautiful there, perfect for a weekend of relaxing and driving super powerful cars!! Very jealous you got to try out the new Mustangs!
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That is SO COOL. Popping over to Germany to test drive cars is definitely a weekend well spent.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty cool, I guess me saying 'yes' to more things wasn't such a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteIt was really foggy, kinda eerie. That I liked!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Sounds super cool
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Super cool times had too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tom! I was a fun two days, there wasn't a lotta relaxing but i didn squeeze in a quick gym session in the hotel.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and sounds like you had fun driving some great cars!
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It was a fun two days, very fast!
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