For logistical reasons we are staying 2 nights here at Leutkirche Hütte. Makes it easier to escape off the mountain and catch a train back to Garmisch tomorrow. 

 Sleeping in a Mattraslager is always too hot, too noisy, blighted with snorers or just uncomfortable. So we tend to be up and about by 7:00am every morning. Today we took our time because we planned an out and back walk to the next hut. No packs! Fantastic. 

 Beautiful walk in beautiful weather. Stopped for a snow fight. Challenged Liam to hit my camera from 20m. He did unfortunately!!  

  On arrival at Kaeserjochhaus we indulged in kuchen and drinks. Good alternative to lunch. Like rock rabbits we lazed in the sun for ages before heading back. Guy was half crippled with a sore knee so he opted for the same route back.  

  Liam and I set off on an extended alternative route which involved plenty of down hill and eventually a long climb back up.  

 Accidentally got down to civilisation and landed in the midst of a Bavarian type Sunday afternoon on a farm. Men in trad outfits, lederhosen, Tyrolean hats and girls wearing Dirndls. And the live music. Very nice. 

 Liam however was in dire straits with running itchy eyes, sneezing etc. Not surprising with all the flowers at this lower level. A long climb up the mountain again, arriving back by 17:30.   Liam’s new friend: rabbit. 

  I love the evening meals here; everything has meat in it however so the boys have been opting for the bergsteigeressen which is like the house meal of the day. Trouble is that is usually spaghetti bolognaise – I think they are sick of that now! To celebrate our last night in the mountain we had kaeserschmarren which is like chopped pancake with apple sauce. Yum.   

Whiled away time with guitar and cards. Possible thunderstorm and rain later so could be a wet climb down to St Anton tomorrow. What timing perfection.