Our last weekend in Salzburg

We spent the weekend trying to see a few things we just haven't had time for yet.

This is a night view of the city. This was Kelly's first night picture and it turned out great!



We spent most of Saturday at the white castle or fortress that is in a lot of the previous pictures above the city. There were a couple of museums within the grounds that were really interesting.





This is a view from the fortress looking down to the city of Salzburg.



This fortress apparently is the only in Europe to never be conquered. This picture gives an idea of why.



There was a marionette exhibit within the museum that had some interesting marionettes like this one of Mozart.




Sunday we took a bus out to the Eagle's Nest which was Hitler's second home. It was built literally on the peak of a mountain and was a birthday gift.

This was taken on the road up to the home. It was just wide enough for one bus to pass one way.



Hitler was apparently afraid of enclosed spaces and heights which is kind of funny being that you had to take this tunnel which was about 50 yards deep into the mountain and take a elevator up 600' to get to the house itself.



But once you did you are awarded with this view.



A view from the home.



This was just a river we passed in the town where the home was located. It was extremely blue for some reason.



This is a picture of doorbells used on the homes in the old part of Salzburg. They look like they are still in use today and the numbers indicate what floor you want to ring.


We're taking it easy today after a busy weekend. Kelly will be finishing up school this week and Friday we're off to Paris. Hopefully we will be able to post more before we leave.