The Little Things- Salzburg

While we were in Salzburg, we were very lucky to have our own personal guide and friend.
Thanks to Franz, a native of the area, we learned more about the city walking around with him
than we ever would have on a 3 hour tour.

We hiked up to the top of one of the mountains accessible from the city. The fortress that
had before seemed so massive suddenly became a miniature model in the distance.

The old part of the city is full of winding stairways leading up to people's doorways
and other quiet stretches away from the crowded shopping madness below.

A local artist carved this Jesus out of wood.
It now hangs in the local monastery and stands about 10 ft tall.

The lovely river and mountains.

Inside the main cathedral, the intricate carvings in the white stone of the
massive arches are a perfect example of Romanesque architecture.

The basement of the cathedral was home to a great art exhibit, which Franz shared with
us one afternoon. The little animals and people waver on the wall in the
flickering candle-light like a dance, each one making up their own moves.

Glass door to a private prayer room in the church.

The old Apothecary with the original designed windows and painted murals.
Right in the midst of the all the hectic shoppers, this was a lovely step back in time.

Back outside, the surrounding mountains caught our eye.
The seemingly jut out of nowhere, but are a lovely backdrop to the city.

Franz informed us that 50% of Austria is uninhabitable because it is so
mountainous and without rain. This part is obviously part of the inhabitable 50% and gets enough annual rainfall to keep these pastures looking electric green.