Our main stop was Festung Hohensalzburg, the largest fully preserved fortress in Central Europe. The tour was mediocre at best given the abundant history there, but the views from the fortress were second to none. As if to apologise for the lacking exhibits and information, Austria's first brewery is halfway down the hill. Lisa was pleased, and again, the view was idyllic.
Much to my delight, we also inadvertently continued our "Sound of Music" tour! St. Peter's cemetery provided inspiration for the movie's catacombs/escape scene, and we happened across the nunnery where the real Maria was a novice and where she married Captain Von Trapp.
While we saw several other things, a large portion of our afternoon was spent sitting on a bench in the square, listening to a talented violinist, eating a cream-filled chocolate pretzel, and watching a giant-sized game of chess. A year ago, we would've just walked by, but thanks to two very handsome (and patient) gentlemen, we were able to watch and understand. :)
That looks like one of the best views you've had!
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