Today we traveled to Innsbruck, Austria and on the way we stopped in Lichtenstein.
The scenery changes from rolling countrysideTo jagged snow capped peaksThis shows the fields of rapeseed, a beautiful lake created by the glaciers, and the mountain peaks in the distanceWalensee “Whale Lake”Looks like a glacier took out the top of this mountainBeautiful waterfallTwo waterfalls in back of a few spread out houses
Lichtenstein is the fourth smallest country in Europe. We have also been to #1 Vatican City and #2 Monaco.
The main street in Lichtenstein
We got our passports stamped in Lichtenstein, even though we don’t have them stamped from any other country on this trip! Nowhere else had any type of manned border crossing. The first we were stopped at was leaving Lichtenstein and entering Austria, but even then we didn’t have to show our passports.
Lichtenstein is known for their postage stamps.
We had some apple strudel at a local bakeryLichtenstein is a pretty place, but there is not much going on here
Lichtenstein was once known as a billionaire tax haven, however, what is less well known is that under Liechtenstein law the beneficiaries of an offshore trust have no legal rights. Legal rights are held by the trustees and if there is a dispute with the trustees, the grievances of the beneficiaries cannot be heard in legal proceedings. Because of this, many of the trusts in Lichtenstein have been dissolved.
The Lichtenstein Castle is privately ownedThe castle in the backgroundMore beautiful flowersSurvey mark!Driving on to Innsbruck and the amazing views along the wayOur hotel room in Innsbruck
Once we got to Innsbruck, we walked around the city. Lots of fascinating things to see!
These were gun rangesThe ski jump in InnsbruckThe Olympic monument represents the 1964 and 1976 Olympics and the 2012 youth OlympicsA view of Innsbruck with the mountains in the background
After the ski jump, we went to the main part of the city to explore.
The old gate to the cityThe Von Trapp houseThis is the original Von Trapp cottageThis blue house was owned by a family who were cadastral mappers. I guess surveyors were people of prominence even back then!This middle section is the smallest residence in the city!A view of the downtown areaSo many different architectural styles all thrown together!Outside eating areas are very common and very pleasant to enjoy a mealOf course we got ice cream!
Of course, I love all the pictures. Architecture and countryside are my thing. However, I especially liked the picture of the Olympic monuments. The pic is so well composed. The perspective looking from below adds to the majesty and mystique which the Olympics hold for me. Your serenely smiling faces make me happy! I love you both so much!
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