World of the Ice Giants

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May 29th 2012

Published: May 29th 2012

That is supposedly the direct translation of Eisriesenwelt in the town of Werfen where I visited from Salzburg a few days ago. It contains the largest ice cave in the world. Also in Werfen is Berg Hohenwerfen, a medieval castle which, aside from the incredible setting in a narrow valley, puts on a very cool trained raptor show. Another easy day trip from Salzburg was to Untersberg although hiking ... Read Full Entry

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Massive Bell

Berg Hohenwerfen

Looking Out From the Clock Tower

Berg Hohenwerfen

B.A.B.C.

Big Ass Bell Clapper, really heavy too.

Clock Pendulum

Berg Hohenwerfen

A Very Stately Room

Hence, the stateroom. No idea what actually took place in here. It's not like they had cable or DirecTV.

Raptor Show

Berg Hohenwerfen

Raptor Show

Berg Hohenwerfen

Raptor Show

The trainers swung fake prey on a rope and the bird would try to snatch it.

Raptor Show

The bird usually missed but this time he (or she) got it.

Raptor Show

Golden eagle up close. The trainer threw a piece of raw chicken right in front of me and the eagle swooped in and feasted.

Golden Eagle

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle Taking Off

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle Back in for a Landing

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle

Berg Hohenwerfen

Bald Eagle

Those talons could do some serious damage.

Buzzard

Show is in German so I didn't get all the 4-1-1.

Buzzard Lifting Off From His Trainer

That bird was huge. I think the change in weight made the dude lose his hat and almost get knocked over.

Bad Day to be a Baby Chick

Trainer tossed a deceased chick right behind these people. The buzzard, unfazed by their proximity, came in for a landing and a late lunch.

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29th May 2012

Jim Patterson
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Munich
Be sure to get a Rusan or Radler when in Munich--its a very delightful beer and lemonaid mix that I had for every meal Love the ice caves pics! Happy Travels Jon, Jim

1st June 2012

Ruth Schaefer
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Nice!
That's a beautiful pic of you with the Alps in the background. Thanks for the scoop on cheap digs in a part of the world I hope to visit some day and maybe try to revive my rusty German. I like your focus on hiking and climbing. Some day mine will be global birdwatching, which is also a way to see dramatically beautiful landscapes. Thanks Jon for this series of posts.

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