Tomorrow, tomorrow...I love you tomorrow...you're only a sleep away!

Oops wrong musical....anyway I leave tomorrow for Europe - Salzburg is the first port of call and I will be seeing The Sound of Music on Saturday evening. That morning I will be taking The Sound of Music tour so what a day that will be!!! I am sure I will love Salzburg - what is not to love - a city nestled in the mountains, the home of Mozart and the setting for The Sound of Music movie.

My internet access there will be spotty - I guess it is available in the main building where I will have my breakfast. I am staying in the farmhouse - economy room - cheap as always. Here is where I will be staying:

http://www.ammoos.at/en-home.htm

It looks delightful and apparently is right by a mountain - it is outside of Salzburg but the price was right and I like the idea of being away from the town for something different. The fact they have a sweet little doggie appeals as well.

click on low price room and that's me.

I am all checked in, packed and raring to go. My suitcase seems to get heavier every trip - guess that's one of the signs of old age.... I wish I was one of those people who could go carry on but not for a one month stay and not with Christmas gifts. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it!

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