I mailed my heavy backpack home today – every ounce matters when you’re traveling long-term with a dog. With my new lightweight pack, we headed to Königssee for one of the most beautiful lake days I’ve ever had. We took the classic boat ride across the Emerald Waters, and the guy played a trumpet. The echo down the lake like magic. At the stop, I tried smoked char for the first time (so good), then we hiked to another quiet lake tucked between the mountains back at the campsite, Tansy made new friends –  Gianna and Judi- and we ended our final night in Germany with a warm bowl of soup and an Aperol Spritz. A simple, perfect ending before the next chapter of our journey.