Nose To Nose

OK.... This image is a little out of order since it was taken several days ago by our friend Alex Benz who helped us out and showed us around in Austria. This is me, nose to nose with a cow. (The cow is on the right). If you look below a few photos (sept. 22) you'll see the view of the cow I got. Each year in the fall the Austrians bring their cows down from the high country for the winter. We were there to film it. Alex snapped this picture from another safer angle. Thanks Alex....

Hike To A High Mountain Ranch

We hiked to a place called the PinnisAlm. It is a very old farm high up in the Alps. It is still an operating farm but also serves guests at its restaurant. Above are two photos we took during the hike. Obviously fall has arrived as you can see in the one photo. In the other photo I can only say "Jule Andrews, where are you?"


The remaining photo is the small outdoor restaurant where we had lunch before we hiked back down.

Music On Top Of The World

We enjoyed a wonderfu lunch and some real Austrian music on top of the world. This is the top of the "Schlick 2000". We wimped out a bit here and just took the lift. We were pretty sore after all the hiking so this was a "down" day. Pretty high for "down" huh?

SennJoch Hutte

Our very good friend Alex Benz came to Austria for a couple of days to show us around. He lives in Germany and is Trixi's neighbor. This is a photo of the SennJochHuette (try to pronounce THAT one) where we hiked to. It was a long hike down but we were super-powered by the fuel at this great mountain restaurant. You want to eat here??? You hike!!

The Cows Come Home

During the fall of each year the Austrians have a festival where they bring their cows down from the high alpine meadows in preparation for the winter. The cows are dressed up, the Austrians are dressed up and it is quite a show. We were there to watch it, photograph it, video-tape it and really enjoy it. A full video, slide show and travel-book will follow when we have time to put them together. The above photo demonstrates what happens when you kneel down and get too close to a curious cow. Wait until you see the movie!!

Elferhutte Hike

Well my dear friends I just have no words to describe the Alps to you. Our hike to the Elferhutte (pictured above) is typical of the incredible beauty all around us. It only took us a couple of hours to hike there and the view was worth it. Once there we had an Austrian lunch (see our travel book link below) and then set out back down the mountain. What a day. Thanks for joining us...
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Stubai Valley

We spent most of the day hiking in the Alps. We came home sore and tired and with smiles that could not even be surgically removed. The beauty and majesty are beyond description. This is a photo we took of the Stubai Valley where we are staying. The view is from a hut we hiked to. Just incredible!

Austrian Alps

We just finished up our second full day here in the Alps. Austria is completely awesome. We are surrounded by just incredible beauty. It has been a little rainy and cloudy but today it cleared for a while and we went on a short hike. Here are a couple of photos we took just a stone’s throw from where we are staying..... Just breath-taking!

Austria

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We made it to Austria and it is awesome. There are more photos to come... Check our travel tour book link above.

Austria Trip

We are trying to get out of here for a little R&R. A friend of ours has made arrangements for us to stay at a little farm in Austria for a couple of days. It is only a few hours drive from here but knowing us and our cameras it will be considerably longer than that. After all, it is the journey that counts, not the destination. Anyway, it is in a little town called Telfas and is in the Stubaital area of the alps. Below is a photo of the area. It is just south of Innsbruck. We are planning on leaving tomorrow (Monday).

Rhine River Cruise

Not really much going on today in the way of new photography so I put together this movie of our last trip here. It is a rhine river cruise. I think you'll like it.... I sure did! Turn up the sound, the music is really nice.

LIttle Germany Movie (Turn Up Sound)

We created this little movie just to say hello to friends back in the United States. It's only about a minute long so don't worry about having to watch a family movie that will put you to sleep. Turn up the sound it has music. Then drop me a note and let me know how YOU are doing!

By the way, it's harvest time here in Germany. Your first clue might be the photo below. This cute couple along side the highway are made entirely out of hugh rolls of hay... pretty nifty! They are also about 30 ft. high.

German House

We saw this wonderful German house on a drive yesterday. It is just a typical home, nothing unusual for here but how amazing is that? We spent today doing yard work, sanding and painting and since there was no chance of anything that was worth photographing I decided on these nice images from yesterday. Who wants to see sanding, painting and yard-work anyway?

Breakfast

Yes, that's right "Breakfast". We went to breakfast today at a great old "coffee house". As you might be able to tell, ALL things in Europe just have a touch more class than in the United States. If you don't believe it, take a look at the above breakfast photos and then visualize Denny's. I rest my case.

German Saturday Night

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OK dear friends. This is how a real German Saturday night begins. I don't really remember how it ends but everyone tells me I had a REALLY good time. I woke up with a lampshade next to my bed and it curiously fit my head perfectly. I don't want to know.

Wilhelma--The Zoo In Stuttgart

The zoo in Stuttgart is marvelous. Click the photo above for the full slide-show with music. Enjoy!

Of Castles & Haystacks

As you drive around here you feel mystical. The countryside is dotted with farms, haystacks, castles, vineyards. No wonder people love to live here. It really is like a little bit of magic!

Rain--Uggg

For all of our friends currently basking in the Southern California sunshine. I thought I would add some moisture to your day. I am here to tell you this is a beautiful, friendly, wonderful country here in Germany, but damn is it wet!! I think I could use some sunshine. Good Grief. Anyway, enjoy this little wet driive photo in Heilbronn Germany.

Railroad Museum

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Today we explored the railroad museum that is just a few blocks away, walking distance. It contains at least 25 fully restored steam driven locomotives and many more in various stages of being reconditioned. It was like stepping into a time machine and, poof, there you were in a world of trains from yester-year. The old baggage here just makes you want to step aboard the orient express and head off for adventure.

Click On The Train (above) To View Our Museum Book (turn up sound)......Bret

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