Salzburg, Austria

I am in complete awe of Salzburg.  The scenery from the Hohensalzburg Fortress is (to quote Genevieve) AMAZEBALLS!  The building of the fortress started in 1077 and was added to over the centuries by different Archbishops to the size it is today.  The history is fascinating and during renovations at various times, they have discovered ancient roman walls from 300AD.  We spent quite a few hours there including having a beautiful meal overlooking Salzburg.  The weather was superb.  Apparently it rained but we were looking through the different museums so didn't notice.  Everytime we thought we had finished looking at everything, we found more!  We got to the Fortress on the Hop on Hop off bus and it was a short walk to the entrance. Everywhere you look is beautiful buildings and ancient town squares with fountains and statues.  It was one of those breathtaking moments when you can't believe you are actually there.  We found the funicular (cable train) which took us up the steep incline to the fortress and did an Audio Tour which told of the history and then we just wandered around soaking it all in.  After a few hours, we went back down on the funicular (I love that word) and caught the Hop On bus again and continued the tour back to our Hotel.  Tomorrow we are going to do 'The sound of Music' bicycle tour.  Yes, I know - groan but the countryside is beautiful and there are gardens everywhere.  Even the roundabouts resemble botanic gardens!  I'll let you know how it goes.  Happy Birthday Gareth! xx