5.19.13
A rainy yet gorgeous day has come to a close. As we traveled to Salzburg today we got our first look at the alps. We rode a train through the countryside. This journey gave us two hours of beautiful scenery to watch pass by.
When we got to Salzburg, Arnoud, our faithful tour guide introduced us to a guide more familiar with the town. Ursula, our guide for the day, began by taking us through the gardens where scenes from the sound of music were filmed.
It was really interesting to see the town where the Trapp family actually lived and where scenes from the movie were filmed. It was fun to here the contrast between the real story and the one produced for the American Film.
Another famous person grew up in Salzburg, this person was considered a genius from a very young age and will be remembered for many years. This would be Mozart. He was born in an apartment on one of the main streets in the old sections of Salzburg and then moved across the river when he was a little older.
Salzburg has many attractions on top of being home to these famous people. It is home to a large fortress in the Alps, which houses a museum. There is an incline from the town to the fortress where patrons can experience a magnificent view of the town and learn about its history.
The Alps surrounding Salzburg are also home to salt mines which is what gives the town it’s name. These minerals give the water a beautiful bluish green color. One of the bridges that goes across this picturesque river is home to love locks. These locks symbolize the bond between a couple who has come to the town, put their name or initials on the lock, close it onto the bridge and then throw away the key,
Despite the rain we had a very enjoyable evening ending with a group dinner and the train ride back to Munich, The weather cleared up for the ride back allowing for man pictures of the Alps to be taken. As we get back to the hotel we don’t hesitate long before getting ready for bed. Tomorrow will be another long day outside of the city.
Guten Nacht!
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