Salzburg! It was like a perfect postcard! I knew we were heading to the Alps and to the music hills but we were pretty blown away by how beautiful, majestic and all around breathtaking the city was. The view from our hotel, Schone Ausicht- only a 3 star may I add-- was stunning. Thank you trip advisor.com for the rec.
The restaurant at our hotel also deserves a shout out. The pils they poured, called Trumer- unique to Salzburg- was out of this world. We drank it often. But most of all, I feel we drank up the views. So many different spots to look out and see something beautiful. Our adventures began on Sunday when we took the train to Salzburg- Evie, Jeffrey and I joined a car with a lovely four year old girl named Isis (the second little girl named Isis I have met in Vienna and I can't help but think of the only other Isis I ever knew- my friend Erin's grandmother named Isis, who was a spitfire. Both Erin and said grandmother are spitfires that matter but I digress)... Isis and her mommy Karen were delightful and the train ride was a blast. When we arrived at our hotel, climbing up a very tall and windy road surrounded by trees, away from the downtown and up deep into the hills, knew we were in for a treat. Yet it was only about 10 minutes from old town! Score! We got there around 2pm and after looking out our balcony to one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen with a pool below it (oh, and with Trumers in hand) we knew we would stay put that day. After swimming, we showered and dined at the hotel restaurant (beef cheeks for J, and Evie and I wolfed down delicious trout with risotto). Oh and I tried their Reisling for a change of pace. Jeffrey of course had more Trumer.
Visiting the old town was the next day's agenda after the yummy breakfast (mmmm- ham for breakfast! And nutella! Evie approved!) Strolling through the old town was divine and minus the puking event (was it the cashews? the warm grapes? we'll never know...) we had a great day. Evie was enamored with the puppet museum in the fortress, she loved crossing the river, eating pretzels, and shopping along the cobble streets. She didn't love our donner sandwiches that night for dinner, but ate animal crackers instead. I get the parent nutritioan
This morning we overslept but hustled out the door to head to WUK to see my performance space. It's small but beautiful. We'll make it work! From the WUK (at Volks Oper) we headed to shop. Started in the Schwedenplatz for lunch and then made our way to Stephansdom for some H&M, Zara, Turek shopping..everyone got a special new article of clothing and some gelato.
Trying to get back to the Flow House was tough today..we got frustrated trying to find the 40A bus from Schotentor. I think we were off a stop. Evie was a trooper- it was J and I who wanted to have a temper tantrum. Four various public transportation devices later, we were back at the Flow. Where's the TRUMER?
Date night tonight! Thank you to Brooke, the RA for graciously babysitting. We will hit the Rathaus for sure, and dinner someplace fancy beforehand. I may even look presentable for the occasion. Pictures below. More from me after the students arrive at various times tomorrow! I will take them to dinner at Fisher Brau (a local joint) and Brooke will do some orienting along the way. Jeffrey will meet up with his martial arts friend. I am so wishing I spoke German...
As I write, Evie is playing the guitar upstairs in the living room. We're pressing on and going on an adventure (like Dora the Explorer!) every chance we can. Cheers!
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