Wachau valley winetasting, Austria, June 2012

We spend a lot of time in Vienna since it's an hour from Bratislava.  We wanted to explore the region outside of Vienna and decided on a Wachau valley winetasting bike tour.  We love bike tours because we can see more than on foot and we can get (some) exercise out of it.  We left Vienna by train, headed for Krems.  In Krems, we got bikes and started our ride.  It's a beautiful valley with the Danube running through it.  We had lunch in Durnstein, an adorable Austrian village.  Not only did we sample wines throughout the day, but we also had some apricot scnapps and chocolates from the region.

Salzburg, Austria, November 2011

Taking advantage of a 3-day weekend due to a public holiday in Slovakia, Eric and I headed to Salzburg.  I love the Sound of Music so it was my dream come true to see all the film locations in person!  Besides that, Salzburg is a beautiful city nestled in gorgeous countryside, with wonderfully warm people.  We had the most fantastic weekend.  Thanks to Herbert and his family for the hospitality, including inviting us to their neighborhood Halloween party!

SK and AT with Alisa and Paul

Alisa getting flashed by the paparazzi in Bratislava.

























Travel time with Alisa.

Checking in at the airport.






































Visiting Carnuntum on the way back from the airport.































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