Salzburg

Salzburg is really a beautiful place, almost beautiful enough to give Prague a run for its money.
Salzburg is framed by beautiful mountains to the back and a river that runs through it. The mountains are dotted with Monastries, Castles and old Manor Houses. The town consists of lots of old buildings and the main shopping street is a UNESCO heritage site too. Of course Salzburg is also the birth place of Mozart and not forgetting that it is his 250th anniversary, everywhere you go, you see Mozart monuments. But I think the best thing about my visit to Salzburg was being invited to stay at Regina's place. It is wonderful waking up to homemade bread and cakes and being fed good authentic Austrian fare at every meal. I really enjoyed doing what a regular Austrian family does on the weekend, take a stroll through the mountain paths, going sledding, hanging out in the living room talking, playing with the baby. I think it is a privilege to see a place from a local's perspective. A perspective that no packaged tour can offer.
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