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Tues., 7.17.18 Krems, Austria
Breakfast at 7:30 this morning, board bus at 8:15 to go to the Gottweig Abbey. The Abbey houses about 50 Benedictine monks currently. ...


Mon., 7.16.18, Vienna Waits For You
"When will you realize? Vienna waits for you..." . We took a guided tour of Vienna by bus and on foot today. What a joy to return to...


Mit vielan dank
Our last full day is a busy one! . We had a lovely lunch with Bernard at Valiene, an outdoor cafe in Reutte. He is so sweet and we spent...


Reutte's Highline
In 2014, Reutte opened one of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges connecting the Ernberg Castle to Fort Claudia, over Route...


Marching with the Meullers
This morning at breakfast, the dirndled waitress approached my table with a phone in her hand saying, "For you." . So, that's a first. ....


Spectacular sunsets
I decided to take a walk into town after speaking with our Innkeeper Gabi. Reutte is charming little town with small businesses, little...


Fourth of July
Happy birthday, Sarah! Happy birthday, America! . In Austria, July 4th is a work day, so off Steve went to the plant after breakfast. ....


And on Sunday, we rest
No. We didn't. On Sunday, we went hiking. . We met Maggie for breakfast in the hotel dining room. This morning I had a more...


Schwarzkopf's Legacy
Happy birthday, Kaylin! . Today is Plansee's Family Day to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the company (or, more simply put, the raison...


Ruette, here we come!
We checked out of the Hotel Emero Guadio, ate a delicious breakfast, and boarded the mighty Volvo for the last leg of our journey. . The...
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