Geo: 48.22, 16.37This is not really something you want to see when you land. Don't worry it wasn't our plane. Off to Paris shortly.... read more

Geo: 47.8, 13.0333Well that what very confronting on our walk back to our hotel.A very large queue of Syrian refugees being boarded onto buses to who knows where. Despite what is happening in France and Germany right now, I still felt the need to give a thumbs up and say good luck. The smiles I got back were priceless. Love!... read more

Geo: 47.8, 13.033316tH NovemberAfter a 2 hour and 40 minute train trip we arrive in beautiful Salzburg near the Bavarian alps. You could bottle and sell this air despite that it's almost compulsory to smoke everywhere. We check into the Ramada which is 3 minute walk from the bahnhof where we have a small disagreement with the ridiculously young stupid bearded with silly curly moustache hotel manager. It gets settled quickly enough.It's very noticeable here with Syrian refugees lined up outside the station heavily monitored by police and soldiers, waiting to cross borders into Germany. It's actually quite confronting as are the beggars throughout. There's no aggression just desperation in their eyes.Off we go exploring the old town with its stunning architecture and onion domed churches scattered throughout the cobblestone streets. Much activity is taking place ... read more

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Geo: 48.22, 16.37The feeling is gone, only you and I it means nothing to me. Ohhhhhh VIENNA. (Ultravox 1981)We arrive Thursday but decide to just remain in the hotel overlooking the Danube.Friday it's time to hit the road and explore this pristine, and clean air city. The last time I was here was in the early 90's and memories are sketchy. It's Chris's first time and he loves it. The cleanliness, the fresh morning air and of course the beautiful architecture. We catch the U2 Bahn into the old centre at Karlsplatz and after just a short walk we are at the towering saint Stephens cathedral which has some scaffolding but still stunning. It's surrounded by Christmas markets which we later discover are all over the city. We see two horses playing accordions (not weird)We next ... read more