the worlds most famous musical.

And look at that, before you know it I am on holidays again. Keeping it strictly Austrian this weekend as we dance through the hills and sing our "Do Re Me's" in the beautiful city of Salzburg, located just 3 hours by train west of Vienna. 

Popular not only for the original Mozart Ball as I have said before, but also of course for the 1965 film, The Sound Of Music. Be jealous everyone, I saw where Julie Andrews married the Captain and where Liesel first kissed Rolf (who never existed in the real story...).

Again, falling behind on posting- my apologies. This past week has been somewhat hectic and touristy as we have had a small landscape architecture reunion in Vienna. 1 week ago, Michelle and I were joined with Brad, who has stuck around to join us in Salzburg this weekend. Shortly after Brad's arrival, Kyle arrived and the 4 of us have now arrived in chilly, and so far rainy, Salzburg, Austria. Among all the catching up and eating, I also had my first exam!! Can't tell you yet how good or bad it may have gone, but I feel good about it. (Eco-)tourism and management of protected areas is officially done.

Tomorrow consists of a tour of Salt Mines, as well as through the Bavarian countryside. We also have a 3 hour hike up into the mountains planned, to do our own running through the hills and climbing of all the mountains. Should be a sleepy ride back to Vienna on Sunday night. 

Easter break starts this week in Vienna, where most university students are off from now until the 9th of May. Most international students take this time to travel, makes sense. I am awaiting the arrival of the family! Ken, Loriann, Brent, Tyler and Oma arrive in Vienna on Thursday, and I could not be more excited. I have been anticipating this visit for a few months now! and I certainly have a lot of tour guide duties in the next couple weeks. With them, we will travel to Prague after the Easter weekend and I will have to send them on their way back to Canada. The day after they fly home- I fly to Greece. :D.

Busy huh? I am taking this chance to update you on all the travels, and my whereabouts. Then this week I will return to my eating duties, and maybe tell you about how much I need to go jogging to burn off all the bread and cheese I eat. 

Pictures to come! I even got a photo on the fountain and steps the Von Trap children ran around singing "Do Re Me" on.. 

shannon xx