The hills are alive....... with the sound of music!
After having 9 degrees in Vienna we were welcomed to Salzburg for Christmas day with a temperature of -14 degrees, it was quite a wake up call & I think easily the coldest climate I had been to (even ahead of Invercargill). We caught the train from Vienna which took just over 2.5 hours, the train was clean, quiet, on time and not very expensive- all things that came quite foreign to us having got use to the services available in England! Salzburg is very picturesque but we couldn't help thinking it might be more pretty in summer as seeing white absolutely everywhere doesn't make for a great contrast.
Similar to Vienna, Salzburg was also not short on Xmas markets. You can really see the step change in clothing required to keep warm in these temperatures.
Hohensalzburg Castle looms above
Christmas morning ... it wasn't your every day NZ Xmas type lunch!
Just what Laura always wanted... a shower cap! Maybe she will have better luck with Secret Santa next year.
Just what I always wanted.... a voucher for something I haven't received :-)
What will Christmas Day 2010 be remembered for... not the mulled wine, not the Turkey, chicken, roast spuds and peas swimming in a sea of gravy, not even the Xmas markets... yes that's right the 'Sound of Music Tour'! Men reading this, don't do it, just don't.
These girls certainly aren't 16 going on 17 ..... Yes it is the famous band rotunda from the sound of music- I have got to tell you this was easily the highlight of my entire trip (and that says everything).
Its that famous fountain from the Sound of music, not as impressive frozen over.
This is the church where Maria and the Captain got married in the sound of music. What you didn't see in the movie which I was intrigued to find was the good people from the church selling 'holly water' in Jagermeister bottles for 4 euros a pop- obviously the sound of music tour donations are not quite paying all the bills.
Recognise this one you sound of music nerds? Entrance to the Mirabell Gardens
Christmas day dinner- Bridget, Laura, Clark and 2 friends who happened to be in Salzburg at the same time Hayden & Steph (Nadia kindly took the photo).
Above- Mozarts house
The view from below, looking up towards the Castle not sure what the dude on top of the giant gold ball is suppose to signify, but made for a good photo.
The view from above looking down on St Peters Church.
Above- Salzburg Cathedral.
They have no cars in Salzburg, everyone just gets around on a horse in carriage which makes for a lovely setting. Of course I am blatantly lying but there are a lot these things around, you could be forgiven for thinking they were the main mode of transportation.
Above- In the square in front of Salzburg Cathedral. The triangle thing is not the Austrians trying to plagiarise the Louve but is in fact a cover for the statue underneath which in summer is a water feature so not so practical in winter.
The girls / Eskimo's, from left - Bridget, Laura and Nadia
Just what Laura always wanted... a shower cap! Maybe she will have better luck with Secret Santa next year. Just what I always wanted.... a voucher for something I haven't received :-) What will Christmas Day 2010 be remembered for... not the mulled wine, not the Turkey, chicken, roast spuds and peas swimming in a sea of gravy, not even the Xmas markets... yes that's right the 'Sound of Music Tour'! Men reading this, don't do it, just don't.These girls certainly aren't 16 going on 17 ..... Yes it is the famous band rotunda from the sound of music- I have got to tell you this was easily the highlight of my entire trip (and that says everything).
Its that famous fountain from the Sound of music, not as impressive frozen over.This is the church where Maria and the Captain got married in the sound of music. What you didn't see in the movie which I was intrigued to find was the good people from the church selling 'holly water' in Jagermeister bottles for 4 euros a pop- obviously the sound of music tour donations are not quite paying all the bills.Recognise this one you sound of music nerds? Entrance to the Mirabell GardensChristmas day dinner- Bridget, Laura, Clark and 2 friends who happened to be in Salzburg at the same time Hayden & Steph (Nadia kindly took the photo).
Above- Mozarts house
The view from below, looking up towards the Castle not sure what the dude on top of the giant gold ball is suppose to signify, but made for a good photo.
The view from above looking down on St Peters Church.
Above- Salzburg Cathedral.
They have no cars in Salzburg, everyone just gets around on a horse in carriage which makes for a lovely setting. Of course I am blatantly lying but there are a lot these things around, you could be forgiven for thinking they were the main mode of transportation.
Above- In the square in front of Salzburg Cathedral. The triangle thing is not the Austrians trying to plagiarise the Louve but is in fact a cover for the statue underneath which in summer is a water feature so not so practical in winter.
The girls / Eskimo's, from left - Bridget, Laura and Nadia
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