We enjoyed visiting Austria where Kel's dad Pete grew up for a few years as a youth - we took the Sound of Music tour, visited a local salt mine, and many more adventures.
A few pics of the Austria journey.
Swimming in the cold mountain river across the street from our house. The water was crystal clear!
Pete remembered this castle - we drove by trying to see it night 1 and the gate was shut. We drove back by the next night and it was open so I drove in so Pete could see it again - to then be confronted by the homeowner who had just pulled in and wondered why we were on his private property. We kindly retreated but did manage to snap a couple of amazing pics.
Bridge from Sound of Music
Sound of Music Mansion
Sound of Music scene where Julie Andrews goes with her suitcase toward th Baron's house.
Sound of Music gazebo
Church where the wedding took place in Sound of Music
Famous Do Re Mi Gardens from Sound of Music
More Sound of Music reenactments.
More Sound of Music reenactments
Pete's old high school
Close to Pete's home in Austria
Salt Mines here we come
Alpine Slide Time
A few pics of the Austria journey.
We spent time in Berchtesgaden a place that is quite
beautiful today but has a sorted past when the Nazi’s controlled it and Hitler
spent a lot of time in the city and around the area. You can read more about it at http://www.thirdreichruins.com/bgaden.htm.
You will see some old photos along with the ones we took
from modern day – hard to believe the history was so dark based on how it looks
today.
You all did get the big tour. I bet the kids and I know Kelly really enjoyed it. I loved Sadie's dress and I think you need one of those shirts to wear back here.
ReplyDeleteDid you all get some Strudel I bet it was amazing. I loved the pretzels. What magnificent buildings. Gorgeous.
I am not so sure I could have ridden the yellow rides. I would have fell out I am sure. Brave women Bev.....She is braver than me.
Love the pictures. The river water was so pretty but it even looked cold.
Love,
MOm & Pop