From border to border (Salzburg-west, Vienna-east) the national landscape of mountains, valleys and forest is unforgettable and inspiring in Austria.
Road trips are awesome;
providing panoramic views second to none.
Vienna, capital and largest city, has many (too many) sites not to be missed.
Our quick sampling included a stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral,
peeks at several museums,
shopping Saturday's flee and foodmarket,
and just wandering around cobblestone streets
surrounded by stunning buildings and coffee shops.
"The Sachertorte" served at the world famous Sacher Hotel, near the opera house, was a 10! Layers of chocolate cake glazed with apricot preserves and shiny chocolate icing is a symbol of Vienna's sweet empire. Europe's rich pastry tradition was launched here. After coffee and cake we hopped back in the car. Since we had no time to hear a live concert, (we have our priorities right) a CD of the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Daniel Barenboim was purchased.
On our way back from Hungary, we spent a quick three hours in Salzburg. Church bells, mountains, castle and scenery from "The Sound of Music" couldn't be passed up. Lucky Gretchen was pleased with her birthday gift of the movie's DVD spotted in a Salzburg shop. She can now watch the film spoken in English or German!
Road trips are awesome;providing panoramic views second to none.
Vienna, capital and largest city, has many (too many) sites not to be missed.Our quick sampling included a stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral,
peeks at several museums,
shopping Saturday's flee and foodmarket,
and just wandering around cobblestone streets
surrounded by stunning buildings and coffee shops.
"The Sachertorte" served at the world famous Sacher Hotel, near the opera house, was a 10! Layers of chocolate cake glazed with apricot preserves and shiny chocolate icing is a symbol of Vienna's sweet empire. Europe's rich pastry tradition was launched here. After coffee and cake we hopped back in the car. Since we had no time to hear a live concert, (we have our priorities right) a CD of the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Daniel Barenboim was purchased.
On our way back from Hungary, we spent a quick three hours in Salzburg. Church bells, mountains, castle and scenery from "The Sound of Music" couldn't be passed up. Lucky Gretchen was pleased with her birthday gift of the movie's DVD spotted in a Salzburg shop. She can now watch the film spoken in English or German!
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