We are experiencing "technical difficulties" in our current location (Schwangau/Fussen, Germany) which won't allow us to upload any photos, so we hope to post pics from Salzburg very soon.
We had so much fun there ~ mostly pretending that we were the Family von Hildeburn. But we'd be creating a false image if you picture us always singing and frolicking around each town as we go. Truth be told, it would look more like the Cheaper by the Dozen family than Maria's Favorite Things. Instead of being "Something Good", it is occasionally something annoying. And if schnitzel with noodle "looks disgusting" then Liesl & Gretel are alive & well. If barking at the kids in the back seat to "look out the window!" instead of playing hand-held Yahtzee counts as the equivalent of Maria inviting the children into bed with her on a stormy night, then we really do look like the vonTrapps. Some days we have the blessed opportunity to escape over the hills into Switzerland and our response is "What? I have to WALK?" You get the idea. I'll even confess further that Jane suggested we spend a whole day treating each other like friends instead of family. Eh-hem. Okay, we're working on it. Ticker tape parade if we make it until May. Just don't want you to be disillusioned. :)
Let me get back to the wonderful (it's always there). Would I diminish the beauty of Yosemite and the Grand Tetons if I said they don't hold a candle to these mountains? (You know my memory is failing). But it was a spectacular drive from Salzburg to Fussen (through Innsbruck). Incredible, jagged mountain range with lush green hills in the foreground and often a castle or church steeple at the base. Lakes, ruins, and typical Bavarian-style cottages all along the way. Absolutely beautiful.
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Charlie - This has nothing to do with your vonTrapp endeavors, but I just had to be the one to break the news - MD 35 - Cal 28. The game wasn't really that close, but the prevent-defense gave up 3 touchdowns to Cal in the last 5 minutes of the game. With 7 minutes left, Cal had not scored a TD. Anyway, chin up old boy! Salzburg is beautiful in the winter, watching the fireworks over the city on New Year's Eve from the mountains is pretty spectacular. Hope it's as enjoyable in the summer.
Matt
OK - you had to know you'd get me this time. Since I usually receive your posts via email, I haven't had the privilege of hearing your musical selections from the site. Your words already brought me to tears (of laughter) and then there was Maria in all her glory! I was over the top.
Each time you (all) write, we are moved by your observations, candor and self effacing humor. While we love you and miss you, we are able to live vicariously through your adventures. Guess I'm getting sappy in my 'old' age:)
Keep 'em coming...
Love, your 'friend' AND family member - Karen
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