In Salzburg, the hills are alive….with the sound of music!
Based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music remains one of the most popular movie musicals to date. Beauty lies in simplicity, and in this case, it was the witty and fascinating romance of Maria and Captain von Trapp (not forgetting the gorgeous views of the Austrian landscape) that touched the hearts of millions, including that of yours truly.
Interestingly, the Austrians were totally oblivious to the existence and popularity of The Sound of Music as it was never screened in the country till recently. Hardly anyone in Austria (besides the tour guides) is familiar with the movie!
If you were to ask me for my honest opinion about the tour, I would say that save for the nuggets of historical information dished out by my humorous tour guide and the absolutely jaw dropping scenery, the tour was rather mundane because most of the attractions were out of bounds to visitors.
Much to my dismay, the famous gazebo where Liesl sang “Sixteen going on Seventeen” was locked and the majestic mansion where the Trapp family apparently lived could only be viewed from across a lake. I was even more disappointed to find out that the interior of the mansion in the movie was actually not authentic. The tour guide told us that Hollywood modelled it after the real mansion in Austria.
That moment of realization crushed me. I felt like a kid who just found out that Santa Claus never existed.
Nevertheless, the scenery was worth every bit of my time. Without this tour, I wouldn’t have ventured into the outskirts and stumbled upon the beautiful Mondsee Lake. Here are some of my favourite photos:
Gosh! this place is so beautiful! π
This is Austria?
This is such a beautiful place.
Hi Katherine,
Yes it is! I was blown away by its beauty.
Hi citrella,
Yes, this was taken in Salzburg. π You just got back from NZ? I'm sure NZ is just as beautiful!
Hi Gorgeous
These pictures are so so so uber beautiful! Love it love it and still loving it.
Salzburg, I am eyeing you too ;p
Thanks for sharing girl π
GlamyMum
Hi Glamy Mum
You are most welcome. Haha yes yes, you must make a trip to Austria one day! I didn't want to come back! π
My life long dream is to do this tour. I cannot wait to go to Austria.
Beautiful pics :0
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Hi Miss Vodka,
Me too! I was so ecstatic when I finally booked my tour to Austria. π It is such a beautiful country and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do! Thanks for dropping by!