We had a relaxing morning at Miriane's. The dogs got up to greet me as soon as I emerged from my room and every time after. If you pet one the other comes running. You always need both hands. If the cat is nearby it's out of luck- we don't have enough hands.
We went to the little town's big crafts fair when it opened. A lot of then vendors were actually still setting up. There were so many things that I would LOVE to have if I had the money. Specifically a beautiful handmade wood and leather purse.
The first big event of the day was visiting the Eagle's Nest high in the mountains. The bus ride up has incredible views! The valley stretches so far into the distance but you also get spectacular views of the alps as you keep going higher and higher. The bus drops you off where you can take a lift up to the house- now a restaurant and you can explore outside to find more amazing vistas. We did not like waiting in such long lines for the lift, but we got buses pretty easily. And at least they provide transportation and don't expect you to walk down.
Btw- while we were waiting in line, the couple in front of us had their little dog with them. I think most little dogs are no better than rats (sorry if I offend anyone for their choice of dog- but seriously, their not cute and they're spastic). Anyways (type of dog is not the issue here really) but who SERIOUSLY needs to have their dog with them as they go to see tourist sites? Does the dog care? Does the dog want to see the sites? Do you enjoy it more when you also have to take care of your dog? I love my dog like crazy but I don't need to take her everywhere I go. I don't get it.
Sorry- back to the trip.
After the eagle's nest we went to find the museum for Franz Gruber, the man who wrote Silent Night, but the museum was unexplainedly closed. But we still got to go into the church, which was beautiful and completely empty. Seriously I never saw a soul.
With that bust we drove out to find our next item on the agenda, the salt mine. But since we had extra time we took the chance to have a snack because we had hardly eaten all day.
Our tour of the salt mine was at 5:00. I had NO idea what this was going to be like. I wondered if I would prefer to skip it but mom booked the tickets in advance. So we go inside and they hand us the most ridiculous, baggy white jumper suits. Well they were separate jacket and pants, but they look like they were made for crazy people. MOM! WHAT have you gotten us into?
Looking absurd, we started this tour with our guide Lisa and one other couple.
I don't even know how to describe this tour. It is a good way to see and experience the old mine which was closed many years ago. They make the tour funny and interesting with cheeky videos and music at one point. But the reason for the silly suits is the mode of transportation in the mines. They have these historically authentic slides- yes, slides, a little bench train and a boat underground. You'd have to see it to believe it.
It WAS very fun- but my goodness when I saw those suits I was worried.
We were really hungry when we came out and we drove through a little village by a lake looking for somewhere to eat. We asked where we could find some good Schnitzel and we were directed to a hotel in town. The prices weren't that bad and our waitress was very helpful. She seemed confused when we only ordered two entrees and multiple starters because we were going to share everything so we could try a lot of things. But she said OK and thought it was a good idea. The food was amazing and some of it very new to us. Even as hungry as we were, it was a good thing we only ordered two entrees. We were stuffed with just a few bites remaining. But dad still considered a dessert, which we decided against.
After dinner we made our way home, much earlier than any other night. Salzburg has had a relaxing effect on the trip and I am enjoying it!
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