A Day in Salzburg

At the entrance to the Mirrabel Gardens - some imposing bodies.

Said gardens - impressive display of red begonias.

Another two imposing figures.

Even here the flood damage is evident. The Salzbach (local river) still runs strongly, but some cruise boats are beginning to move again.

Hellbrun palace - the old archbishop's hangout. They are sooo tidy - these guys were sweeping the lake bottom.

Large, ugly, Austrian fish. If you go far enough back, Erik, I think you'll find he is related to a dinosaur.

The Bishop's Table. The guide was very keen for me to sit at it.

It turned out that all the seats (except the Archbishop's) had holes that jetted water out. I had the last laugh, though, as it was over 35 degrees!

Anne in the Palace.

Anne and Peter met a dog, although Harry and Bella can be assured that this dog was just a good friend.

A view from the Palace.

After the Palace, we took up one of Karl's ideas and caught the bus to the end of the route. Sure enough there was a beautiful beer garden, with salad and (remember +35 degrees) BEER.

A friendly waiter who delighted in dropping the camera (while holding on to the cord). he thought it was so funny he did it twice. Ah, these Austrians!

I might have mentioned that it was a HOT day. Our background was snow covered mountains, which didn't make it any better.

At the Marionette Theatre to see The Magic Flute.The production was great but I thought some of the acting was a bit wooden.

Puppetry tools.

As the temperature had plumeted to 32 degrees, we walked along the river's edge ...

... and then through this fountain.