We headed high above the morning clouds on a beautiful day.Breathtaking!Looking down on the valley of the Salzach river and the town of Werfen, Austria.We have hiked up, then taken a steep Gondola ride – still a bit more climbing to reach the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.Heading into the World’s Largest Ice Cave! A first for us.There is still a lot more climbing once inside – we carry gas lanterns to light the way.Ice formations! Some with special added lights at key locations.Scenic!Artistic!Mesmerizing — nature at it’s finest! Here is more geology science –After an hour and half or so, it is time to exit this special ice wonderland.To the historic Dr Oedl Schutzhaus restaurant at the top of the gondola.We enjoyed a delicious hot bowl of goulash soup.With the same view as the birds.
Not a place we would find Lewis Hamilton…Red Bull Hanger 7 – SalzburgEven if you are a Mercedes fan, there is plenty of glitter and glam to enjoy.Architecturally this is really a dynamic space.The Formula 1 beauty is in the details!And there is more! A fun interactive where we plunged to Earth from space.
In the hills south of Salzburg is Hellbrunn Palace.Built in 1615, it is a fun place to explore. Unicorns outside……and inside. Nature was promoted.Roman inspired amphitheater…. Augustus in the centerWhat are we watching?The trick fountains spurt to life.All the fountains are powered by engineered water ways to create this extraordinary garden.Neptune, the Roman god of water, would be very pleased. Abundant water makes for a vibrant dahlia garden.A perfect place for the gazebo, “I am sixteen going on seventeen…” – one of the Sound of Music iconic locations in Salzburg.The mountain views from the palace grounds.
Salzburg! To start at the very beginning: we toured the fortress on the hill above town.Salt is the very beginning – A salt model of the same view of the town!We looked out over the land that the fortress protected.A UNESCO world heritage city, we enjoyed wandering the sights.Other A+ RS travelers! They cut up their Rick Steve’s guidebook the same as we did! A funny encounter!This is Mozart’s birth place which makes this a very musically oriented city.We lunched alfresco on lasagna and tortellini with prosciutto while people watching.YUM!!! Good to the last taste.
