Wachau and Melk Abby (even though Melk isn't in Wachau but STFU!)

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October 25th 2006

Published: October 25th 2006

This was not a school trip, and more like a 'sign up and go to Wachau valley trip' but it was good none the less. We started by going to Melk Abby (actually... I should start with the typical). It was a foggy morn, and I decided to go with my mates to Wachau (a region in Austria), where I had an unexpected amount of fun. First we went to the abby of Melk, one of the monestaries of Austria. Mel... Read Full Entry

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Krems

Contrary to popular belief, Krems is not where Creme Brulee was invented. Instead, its among the oldest towns in Austria.

Sankt Nickolaus

St. Nick's - oldest church in Krems. St. Krampus' is um die Ecke

Windows

The Gothic windows of St. Nickolaus'.

General

This is a famous General from Krems (Kremsian...Kremser...Kremsish?) who was reknown for his fearlessness. However, it is said he had a general of his own at home. They have a holiday for him every year in Krems, and how the women of Krems are pretty much badass.

Winefields

Wine comes from here, contrary to popular belief.

Sunset over the vineyards.

wowie

Coins on the wall

In the wine cellar, if you stick a coin in the old fungi, you will be married soon. It's pretty cool cos apart from Euros, are lots of old Schilling coins et cetera here.

Ceremonial Cask

One of the man's old casks that he is using for a special wine. Its all engraved.

26th October 2006

Aaaaaaaaaaalia
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A REUSABLE coffin?!
That's INSANE! Whoa. Talk about "modern"... art... or something. You take some mighty fine pictures, by the way. Wachau sounds really cool. And Melk. I also like that picture of you that Audrey took. Very nice. Make that your facebook picture, d00d.

27th October 2006

Ben
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Library besooth.
I am so jealous. I have read of said library and am happy you got to see it. Your castle jaunt was also very impressive. Very fine pictures. Viva Umberto Eco!

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