What a trip it has been! After a 12 hour flight, 2 hours through immigration and a 1-hour wait for the shuttle bus, we are on our way home (another 2 hours, now that it is rush hour traffic), pick … Read More
While the day’s schedule is packed with post-wedding surprises (the wedding guests “decorate” the couple’s apartment according to the tradition), brunch and a family photographer session, we have yet another surprise planned! But not for the newlyweds – this one … Read More
The big day is here – the main reason for everyone’s trip to Goetzis! Tina & Charly are getting married … after 13 ½ years (to the day … they met on January the 13th, 13 years ago)! The bride … Read More
So many people, so many plans! Everyone gets to do what they want to do today – while Charly takes Kirk to the “Fruehschoppen” and fire department parade in the next town over, Sabine & Jon opt for a hike … Read More
It is time to head west, and so the minivan gets filled to the last spot – Rainer & Heidi, Pat, Kirk & Andrea, Kirk, Phillip & Lena, plus luggage, gifts and more! We leave Gablitz and enjoy our leisurely … Read More
Today we relax! After a full 2 weeks on the road and heft sightseeing program every day, we are in need of a break. And what better place to take that break and relax than at my parents’ house in … Read More
It’s time to check out Vienna today! The skies have cleared up and by late morning we are on our way to the Hoehenstrasse and Kahlenberg, from a great view and outlook over Vienna. I believe Pat is impressed already, … Read More
We’re ready to leave Italy. Finito … it’s hot, humid and over 80 degrees as early as 5am. Things are getting nasty with this weather. We depart our flat at 7:30am and head towards the Vaporetto station, to catch our … Read More
We get a slow start today, as it is hot – and humid – in Venice, and we’re exhausted before even getting started! But once we get going, seeing as much of Venice as possible is the goal! (on foot). … Read More
After stepping out again last night from some moonlight shots of the Colosseo, we are all packed up again and sad to leave Rome – and Sabrina’s beautiful home – behind, but are excited to make our way to Venice! … Read More