Day trip to Germany

One of the things that we have noticed on our travels is how inconsiderate a lot of people are throughout the world (pushy, insensitive, unaware of who's around them! ) Along comes a couple like George & Lissa who transform our opinions. They opened their home to us and treated us like Royalty. What a blessing.
George & Lissa live in a beautiful area South of Munchan, called Lenggries. We spent the day with them and they showed us this beautiful village of Bad Tolz. It was a great day.

The river is swollen from all the rain in Austria & Germany. It is interesting after 11 months we have as little as 7 days of rain and here we are at the end and it is expected to rain all week.

Amadaus Mozart

There was nothing better than sitting in the middle of the University Square and enjoying the sights and sounds of Mozart.
Mozart was born on the 3 rd. floor of this house and is a very popular tourist area. One of the Salzburg treats is a Mozartkugeln.( Chocolate filled with pistachio....... YUM). These were left on our pillows in the evening.
The Mozart's kitchen.
This was an evening of Dinner and Music of Mozart. Wonderful.
A lovely way to end an evening.

Sound of Music

Salzburg is also famous for the filming of The Sound of Music.......although many locals don't know much about the "Hollywood Story" as it differs from the story of the Von Trapp Family.
Hellbrunn Castle was filmed as the Von Trapp family home and the garden now houses the famous"Gazibo".
Maria danced around the fountain with the children in the Mirabell Garden. This was the setting for Do Ra Me !
" The Hill" towards Mondsee (which was used for the Wedding scene) are spectacular.

Baron and Maria arrive at the Abbey in Mondsee.

Salzburg - Austria

Supper at "Zum Gulenspiegel" was so romantic !!! The building is from 1414 and sits at the corner of a "platze" where Mozart was born. this is at our table overlooking the Salzach River which runs through the city.
St. Peter's Cathedral where we were entertained by the music of Mozart.
Mirabell Gardens run through the middle of "new town" and was one of the areas where a lot of the Sound of Music was shot. From Schloss Mirabell is a great view of the fortress.
The old town in the evening as we walked the riverside back to our hotel.

Old Town Salzburg

Touring through the Canals

A day is not complete without a cappuccino. This is one of the most expensive cappuccinos we have had at the Piazza San Marco; a 18th century coffee house called Florian. 29euro $47Cdn but it was my birthday and I am worth it!! It also included live entertainment.
The architecture on the canal is stunning. There are over 400 gondolas in Venice.
Over 400 bridges and I would have to say this is the most popular and nicest we saw. Rialto bridge is next to the fish & produce market.
Vehicles awaiting our arrival in Lido, one of the islands in Venice it is popular for it's beaches & bicycles.

The view from Lido to Venice is amazing!!

Venice - The City of Water

Murano Glass is every where. Bins are full of rings & things. A girl's best friend.
MASKS! So beautiful ! I tried to figure out how to bring a few home. NO LUCK.
The Vivaldi Store is at the end of the Rialto bridge, a very busy tourist area. We were surprised that there wasn't more of his music heard around here.
An International Art Exhibition is being held all over the city. How's this for "Musical Chairs?"


Visiting the Famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection of Modern Art was fabulous! She was a very successful American woman who left her collection in her home and is now one of the most visited areas in Venice.

Venice Italy

Venice is an Island with a port for cruise ships and a bridge linking it to the main land.
A trip to Venice is not complete with a gondola ride through the streets and it is quite romantic. None of the Gondoliers sing as that is only in the movies.
Taking a gondola ride in front of St. George's Island.


St. Marco's Square is the most popular spot in Venice & is breathtaking with the Basilica's art work.