To Austria with Love - Piz in Europe

Rain
We wandered for a while and needed to find a power connector to charge our computers.  This took way longer that it was supposed to at least 2 hours longer.  Once that situation was remedied, we settled in at a coffee shop with wireless capabilities.  We truly hunkered down as were there for a few hours.  The rain continued to fall.  On a lighter note, the people watching was awesome because we were in the heart of some famous market and the city was teeming with people sightseeing, shopping and mostly getting wet.  We concluded the afternoon by messing with a friend in Colorado via the internet. 

Rain
Andy’s high school friend was very nice as was her roommate.  After the introductions and moving in our sleeping bags, we went out to a smoky pizza shop and killed some time talking over beers and cigarettes.  One more stop took us to an even smokier bar and then it was lights out.  Andy and I were very tired and needed some sleep. 

Clear
The next morning was clear enough to enjoy the market and the 500 year old churches and buildings that littered the popular square.  The bells chimed loudly through the city when the show was about to begin.  The medieval sculpture covered building had on the main tower a huge clock and under the clock was a collection of figurines.  After the ringing stopped the characters began to dance and spin around moving on a flat circular wheel.  The massive crowds which were assembled in the square were pleased.  Enough culture, were out.

Rain
The whole drive to Salzburg was wet.  Sheisse(shit).  We found Hari and Kirsten’s home and went for a climb.  It was now pouring rain so much that it was difficult to drive.  Once we arrived the 15 minute approach was slick, steep and soggy.  To our surprise, the wall was mostly dry and there were many locals huddled against the remaining dry features.  Andy was able to get some shots of Hari and it was time to go home.  We spent the evening learning more German language eating some fine cuisine and dreaming of drier weather.