Frankfurt & Bad Homburg

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We got to the Frankfurt Süd station really early.  We had our little breakfast of coffee, orange juice, and the ubiquitous ham and cheese with rolls continental. When the doors opened and we got off the train, we stepped on a smooth white blanket covering the ground.  We got snow!   It was still 5-something am and the city was still sleeping. I'll admit, I did wish I was still sleeping too!  Rather than figure another train just to get to town quicker with nothing yet open, we decided to enjoy the snow and the calm quiet with a walk.  Not too far from Frankfurt Süd station is a part of the city we loved when we were here a couple years ago.  Sachsenhausen is a nice...

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New Year's Day in Vienna

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Last night was a late one, so we slept in a little on New Year's Day.  It was our last day in Vienna, so we did need to force ourselves up and pack.  We left our happy little room behind and took that long winding staircase down to the lobby.  Good we were able to leave our bags to spend the day unburdened.  We headed out for breakfast and stopped at a place called Point of Sale.  My dad actually knows the owner, but we knew he wasn't around so didn't bother asking.   We never met him before anyway.  His place did have a great breakfast though – ham and eggs, rolls, orange juice, and of course some melange.  All so good!

After the big party and waltz that is the New Year celebration, Vienna has a...

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Salzburg Pt. 2

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There was a steep hill that led up to a park. We made the pilgrimage, and were rewarded with the best views of the city! We tried some Stroh Hüttenpunsch and visited some shops before grabbing the train to Vienna. Then it was time for late night Serbian food near the Nachtmarkt! 

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Andechs, then on to Salzburg

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Andechs, home to one of my favorite breweries in the world!! Beer was had for sure, but first we had our jaws dropped at the most beautiful monastery church we've ever seen. After getting one of my favorite beers right from the source, we drive back to Munich, then take the train to Salzburg....

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Nuremberg

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After a long flight with a bad plan, we finally arrived in Nuremberg! We've been here before, but now we're back for a bit longer to really dig in! Today we saw one of my favorite creepy sculptures, went to the Christmas Market, and got some sausage!

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