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Austrian Tyrol - Contiki

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October 14th 2005
Having left Munich and travelled through Bavaria we reached Austria once more and were set to brave the icy waters for some white-water rafting. Most players were suited up and after some instructions we headed down to the river to find it was absolutely freezing. As a result while wading by the edge a few of us were spear tackled into the water ... bloody idots! Once in we were settling of ... read more

Europe » Austria » Tyrol

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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