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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

woowoowoo posted a photo: Add a description…This one was following a bike ride, for a change! It was every bit as good as it looks 🙂 via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: …and schnaps, there has to be schnaps! This is Zirben (pine) Schnaps. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: When you’ve just walked as far as we had, you’re entitled to a bit of nosh. That’s kaiserschmarrn, in case you’re wondering 🙂 via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Lower down, as the stream gathered more water, it showed that distinctive glacial blue. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: I do love a good stream. via Flickr / woowoowoo