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woowoowoo posted a photo: Yes, it was pretty. I just found it all a bit soulless and tourist oriented. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: A doorway off Campo Santa Margarita via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Rachel wanted somewhere to run. The Lido is about the only open space in the area where you don’t need a map to find your way around. I hung around taking photos. It was a cold, wet day, and out of peak season, so the beach houses were empty. There were …

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woowoowoo posted a photo: Over the years, many canals in Venice have been paved over. Buildings are still charming, but it’s amazing how it changes the character. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Gracious decay on the outside of our apartment, a bridge across the canal right outside our door took us to the nearby Campo Santa Margarita, a lively little square where locals gathered. You really know you’re in a different place! via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: How amazing is Europe? A few hours on the train, and we’re in Venice! The apartment is stunning, though there were some quirks. Still, that’s Venice, really. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: a good walk deserves a good feed. This time I chose the Germknödel. A huge, fluffy dumpling, filled with delicious plum jam, and topped with poppy seeds and sugar, sitting in a puddle of melted butter. I really should have included something that gave an idea of scale, because these are …

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woowoowoo posted a photo: …and after the climb, there was the descent. First, down the steep rocky sides of the valley, then following the river into the forest. Stunning country. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: As we walked along the ridge, we came to another peak, this time at around 2,400m. The day was clearing a little and as we enjoyed the view, Franz spotted a large herd of mountain goats, at least 40, quite a surprise considering they usually are only seen in small numbers. …

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woowoowoo posted a photo: Walking along a ridge can be a little disorienting. A few metres either side is thin air – lots of it! Once you’ve finished admiring this beautiful mushroom, check out the river in the distant valley below 🙂 via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Another day, another walk. This time it is a peak called Brand (2,283m). Not enormous, but we started from Niederthai, at 1,550m, so it was a pretty solid 700+m climb to here. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: zirbenschnaps is flavoured by these pine cones. Incredibly sticky with their fragrant sap, they’re very pretty too! via Flickr / woowoowoo