There were many similarities between the two, such as the mixture of evergreens and deciduous trees. While in Bavaria, my brother and I also visited Neuschwanstein Castle. While Neuschwanstein is known for inspiring the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and for the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of its owner King Ludwig II, I knew it as the castle from the poster in my bedroom when I visited my grandfather. Despite the torrential rain that flooded restaurants and the thunder overhead, visiting this castle and seeing the German alps was one of the highlights of our trip. Despite the weather, I found wonder and awe, not just within the architecture, but also within the vibrant colours of the Bavarian landscape. In the mist and fog, and while stuffing my camera under my raincoat, I took some of my favourite photos. I look forward to the soon to come adventures once the snow in Ontario thaws. While the weather is a powerful force, the people we are with and the experiences we have matter a whole lot more.