This morning I am delighted to invite you to take a tour with me
to the most scenic lake in Austria, Hallstadt
Imagine strolling down a very narrow street
with many shops on both sides.
You all want to stop every where.
Hallstatt is packed into narrow confines between
Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein Massif.
That setting is what makes it so unique and beautiful.
a magnificent view of more lush pastures and verdant hills.
we see many shops and cafe's
It doesn't take long and I here some say,
"Let's check this out."
First of all it has a tree growing through the shop
and what's hanging from it's windows/branches ?
Designer made dresses from the folks in this town.
Now come along, don't get hung up here...
Just around the corner, I here some holler,
"Jewelry!"
Oh, my wallet just can't stay in my pocket any longer.
And it doesn't take long and all of us have
bought a custom designed piece of jewelry.
Now, comes the surprise.
The owner of this little store has invited us for a
short cruise on the lake to thank us for our purchases.
We are now introduced to 8 year old Uli.
"Life Jackets and everyone on board, I holler."
Uli turns to me and whispers, "We don't use life jackets."
I said, "Just throw them in the boat."
Some of you turn your backs and decide to go shopping.
Some of us continue on the tour with Uli.
"Privatbesitz, Betreten Verboten"
(Private Property)
Here Uli shows us his home
and the little shop where they make all the Jewelry.
Just before we are to arrive back to our destination
Uli invites us to his backyard patio for ice-cafes'
Some of you may be wondering what that means.
Notice he jumps on the hood of the boat and steers backwards.
I don't blame some of you for not coming along,
but those of you who can afford the adventure would say,
"Another Day in Austria!"
Thanks for joining the tour and you better
plan on taking your swim suits and hitting the lakes today.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.
I'll always come along. I love an adventure, and you always have one for us.
ReplyDeleteHere's my question...how much jewelry did you have to buy to get the exclusive tour? Schmuck...I like that!
ReplyDeleteI've got my swimsuit...I'll join you for ice-cafe` on your patio anytime!
marg, your pictures are just so beautiful. I love the picture of the picnic table on the water. . how amazing.
ReplyDeleteAh, it is so fun to see you in pictures now that we've met in person.
Whew..I feel refreshed! You take gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to head to the gym for a swim, now I will do so but close my eyes and imagine your pictures. I love it when I get to travel for free!
Whew..I feel refreshed! You take gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to head to the gym for a swim, now I will do so but close my eyes and imagine your pictures. I love it when I get to travel for free!