We had a laid back today in a very active city. We slept later than usual and then enjoyed coffee and a peaceful morning. It's been such an active trip that today felt like the perfect time to take things easy. We had planned to cook some eggs this morning, but in our hectic grabfest … Continue reading Viva Vienna! →

Today was a lot. In terms of activity, stimulus, stress, excitement, fun and awe. It was all those things and more. But it was also a wonderful day. We woke early and I went to the restaurant and requested a pot of coffee for our room, which is a nice treat. Betsy went down for … Continue reading Melk & Vienna →

Lake Wolfgangsee Photos by Betsy We were up rushing around this morning getting packed to have our luggage moved and getting our backpacks together for a walk. Once everything was packed and in the lobby for pickup, we studied the walk directions. We couldn't just walk out of Hallstatt, we had to take a bus, … Continue reading Hello Again St. Wolfgang →

Photos by Betsy View from platform atop the mountain where the salt mine is located We didn't walk, but we still walked. The walking instructions required us to take a bus back to Bad Goisern (where we've been) and then walk back here to Hallstatt, but not on the brine pipeline, mainly on roads. Still, … Continue reading Back to the Salt Mines →

Hallstatt sits on a lake with the same name Photos by Betsy The sun shone on us all day today and it was magnificent. It was cold at first, low 40s, when we set out, but the day got warmer and warmer and so did we. We left Bad Ischl and walked along the river … Continue reading Heavenly Hallstatt →

Today's walk included wide paths through forests and narrow rocky paths downward to town. Photos by Betsy Determined to make up for missing the second walk, we were up early getting our stuff together. The morning view was inspiring. The breakfast at this hotel is even more wonderful than the last hotel, so we had … Continue reading A Mostly Idyllic Walk To Strobl →