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European River Cruise - Salzburg, Wednesday 2010 August 25

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August 25th 2010
We got on the buses for Salzburg at 8:00 this morning. I enjoyed the drive through the country, although I am out of practice for bus tours since I was happy to get out and stretch at the Stille Nacht (Silent Night carol) memorial chapel. The chapel and local tower with gift shop were almost devoid of content. Nevertheless, it was a ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more