As the small train approaches the magnificent culture Mecca of Europe, I gather my things and I take note at how amazing the architecture changes in just a one-hour train ride out of an old satellite nation into Western Europe. As the train comes to a halt inside Sudbahnhof, my travels continue. Austria has a population of just over 8 million, Vienna is the capital, and music, art and architecture reach extravagant in Salzburg. A wonderful range of outdoor activities- skiing is some of the best in the world is what Austria is known for. It borders the countries of Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland making it an easy stop. I had a bit of a panic attack "I am in a far off land and want my own bed and
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