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skiing in Austria from Connor

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March 16th 2008
Connor's blog today: So finally we got in some skiing!! It was fantastic; the hills were phenomenal, although really hard to ski because they were so steep. After a hard day of fantastic skiing we relaxed in the whirlpool (hot tub). It was not too hot, but after a dip in the cold ice-plunge pool, it felt steaming. After a good night sleep, we awoke early and once again got ready for skiing, b ... read more

Europe » Austria » Salzburg » Zell am See

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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