Passau Changed to Salzburg - December 3

 

Changed again heading Salzburg for an all day event.

And those who know me and my no love of Sound of Music are saying why do this….   The answer as always is there are 2 markets on this tour and that sold it.

It was an early morning and a long day, and it was raining so not all happy campers on this bus ride. 2 hours to Salzburg, most napped so that was good. Started off with a walking tour for  about 2 hours, luckily light on Sound of Music and more Mozart so I was happy with that but rain and cold.

We then got our bearings of the city and where the markets were and we were set loss.  Its markets were lovely but boy were they expensive and few places to buy sausages.   Bob was able to find one finally and a mug of mulled wine.  I got 2 things, but as I say things were so expensive that we passed on some due to the ridiculous cost, €17 for something I have seen for £7

We then meet our group and headed back onto the bus for a 1 1/2 hour bus ride to Linz to meet the ship, luckily the group was quiet so we got a quick nap in.  As we got to Linz we learned the ship had been delayed so we had time to go to the market here.  We have learned there are different categories of markets, Salzburg is a commercial market while the one here is a local market where people gather before going home for a time of socializing.  Lots more food and fun here plus the stalls had some very nice things, 2 purchases.

We then headed back to the boat since tonight was our turn at the chef’s table dinner.  We were seated with a couple from Charlotte who were very nice, who also have a Christmas obsession so we got along well.  Dinner was very nice.  Now off to bed to get ready for tomorrow.