The directions led us down a road with no name for about 20 minutes. Doubt was starting to set in right when we saw a sign in downtown Fussen for the town the castle is in. 4.2 km to the right. The street to the right looked abnormally populated with people, but I didn’t argue with the sign... Should’ve thought that through more, definitely a pedestrian only street... One U-turn and zero people hit later and we were back on our way…
Eventually, we got to Neuschwanstien. The next tour wasn’t for an hour and half though. If we wait, we'd never make it down to Innsbruck before everything closes. So, we took a couple pictures, ate and headed back out without actually going up to the castle.
In Innsbruck, we came across a street performance. The kids (some around 10 years old) had whips, so obviously we had to stop. Not only whips, they also carried flasks and would slap someone in the crowd on the back (with hand, not whip) and give them a swig. Unfortunately, Julie and I were a few rows back and didn't get the opportunity to accept alcohol from a 10 year old.
Next, we walked by a store giving free schnapps tasting. Amazingly, we got out after only buying 4 bottles...
That night we went to a piano bar that lacked a piano player. The Indian bartender, who spoke German as a third language, mocked my pronunciation... Little did he know, my English is only slightly better...
Salzburg was fairly uneventful. Ate the Austrian classics – greek salad and pizza. Checked out the Fortress Hohensalzburg – they've added ceramic tile and an audio tour since it was built in 1077.
No Kangaroos were seen during our trip...
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