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Innsbruck
... which was located in the Old Town. We must have taken the long way there but eventually found it and checked into our lovely room that looked over the Christmas markets in the streets below. Not wanting to waste a second of daylight (it was already after 3pm by this stage), we dropped off our gear and headed for the river across the road to get some shots. The mountains around Innsbruck are known for their ski slopes. ...
Christmas Markets!
... Was pretty amazing, with the highlight being the largest crystal in the world. This is definitely something my mother would have really enjoyed!
City view from the ..... tower was pretty stunning and so it should be after climbing a huge amount of stairs on a full belly of Wiener Schnitzel! Man that was hard, i think we both got the meat sweats.
The Christmas market lights and crowds of people in the small streets and ally-ways added to the view and gave it a really ...
Any pass will do
... happens so I think it’s safer to start heading home today.
Soon I’m on a long busy road which looking at the map was route 49 which is a main route across Austria and Italy and that would explain why it was so busy.
Finally I’m onto the motorway and cruising along at 80mph. Wow, does this feel fast after all the slow creeping around I have done the last few days on the mountains. However, it’s not that speed all the way as ...
Bridge on the River Inn
... The efficiency of the transport system in Austria is quite remarkable, synchronised, punctual, and cheap. We opted for the Austrian buffet in the hotel for our final meal - deer stew with dumplings and cranberry sauce, breaded chicken and pork medallions with herby potatoes, lubricated with a large local bier. Pricey, but very filling! A final round of cards and an early night, ready for an early start ...
Forest thaw
... was overcast, as predicted by the weather forecast. It certainly wasn't cold and the final few kilometers along the lake to the south of Achensee turned into a gentle stroll. A welcome beer in a village cafe and ice cream for the weak-willed. Back to the hotel after a 7-8 miles' walk and a welcome afternoon snooze. Saunas look to be on the agenda again as I write - you'll have to wait for the outcome of ...