Austria
Wednesday 20 September I'm on the train to Salzburg whizzing through Austria. This train goes to Munich so there were a couple dressed in Bavarian outfits selling beer. Yes bloody please! A bit out of focus, I was excited We got to Salzburg at 3 ish and put our bags in a locker and sent to explore. It is a very neat, tidy and attractive city, as befits the home of Mozart and the Sound of Music. We passed a trio of nuns (honestly) and I wanted to ask "how do you solve a problem like Maria?" but Julie wouldn't let me. There's a festival on at the moment called Rupertikirtag in honour of St Rupert. It's like a mini Octoberfest with food and beer stalls and a funfair. Lots of people were dressed in lederhosen and dirndls, even the kids! It was very colourful and fun. Horny men in leather shorts - normal for Austria There was even a group of men doing the knee slapping dance I have only seen in The Two Ronnie's Our accommodation is in Hallein, a few stops down...