Europe Trip #1 – April 8, 2022 – Salzburg
Little did we realize what a big day this was going to be. It was great!!
As is our way, Buds and I were up and out for a tromp around town; up into the hills and all around.
We hiked through the old city walls to the other side where our apartment was the last time we were here in 2018. We were very proud of ourselves that we could still find it.
Later in the morning we connected with all our travel companions and we headed up to tour the Festung together.
It was a great hike to get up there, plus it was a really well done tour/museum. Lots to explore and learn, and it offered gorgeous views.
These two crack me up.
Buds and Buster broke off from our group after the fortress, but the rest of us took off on a grand march over the mountain to a “dining hall” where Kel used to go often for inexpensive, abundant food. Hearing Kelly stories and seeing her relive good moments from her time here was definitely one of the highlights of these parts of the trip for me.
It was loooonnnngggg walk, but everyone kept up pretty good spirits, and we were so glad to finally get there.
Buds walked over to meet us (using the bus and the flat route through town).
Just as the sun was going down in a golden glow, we headed out again after some food and rest for an evening concert back up in the castle/fortress.
We were each a little surprised the first time we came across “Sphaera.”
We took the funicular up the mountain this time, which was a great relief.
The concerts was a delightful, relaxing treat, and a great way to round out a very full day.
We slept very well this night.
