Day 23 ... Eagles Nest tour today. Hitlers WWII hideout, 1834m in the mountains in Bavaria on the Austrian-German border. Stunning views. Watched Sound of Music at the hostel in the evening, when in Salzburg... . Off to Munchen tomorrow.

Day 22 ... Sound of Music tour. Amazing lakes. Amazing mountains. Beer Garden in a church after with an American girl Katherine and an Australian guy Andrew from the tour. Good times. Met some young Austrian soldiers that had been called up for national service in the beer garden. Hottest day of the year, 37C.

Day 21 ... Vienna to Salzburg on the hi-speed RailJet (200km/h in places!). Beautiful mountain ranges. Picturesque. Arrive in Salzburg... now THIS is Austria! Amazing hostel, like a hotel. €15 a night = ensuite rooms with AC, tv, amazing views... and opposite a supermarket, bowling alley, and go-kart track! Walked round town, watched the united game in a local bar. Local bars seem to betting shops too, strange. Missed the bus so walked home... just like home!