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After a great time in Germany, we went east to Salzburg, Austria to partake in sightseeing that included "The Sound of Music Tour". We had the best time re-living each phase of the movie that many of us have seen multiple times. We went to Leopold's Crown Palace first where many of the scenes took place. We also went to the Gazebo, Entrance Gates of the Abbey (where German troops were searching for the family), Mirabella Gardens, the Do-Re-Mi steps, Dwarf Garden, Hedge covered archway, the church where the Captain and Maria got married in Mondsee. The list goes on... I had best time taking pictures of Madeline and Brian skipping around, tagging each other, etc. in the hedge-covered archway. People were taking turns and Bri felt a little too feminine skipping around in front of a bunch of people. Hilarious. The Mirabella Gardens had the most beautiful bright colors and was so well manicured. I think we spent way too much time in Dwarf garden doing our impersonations of every single statue. Personally, I think we looked like exact replicas we were so good! Our trip to Mondsee, Austria was just breathtaking. As with many Hollywood films, different scenes take place in many locations and at times in a studio even though you think they are outside. Is was about 30 minutes outside of Salzburg. Although the Captain (Baron) and Maria were married in the Abbey where Maria was a novice, it was not large enough for filming the wedding scene - hence the church in Mondsee.
After a day of touring, we built up an appetite and Bri, Mads, Reid and I went to a restaurant in the center of the old town, which was rumored to be the oldest restaurant in Europe. St. Peter was established in 804! All in all, we had an awesome time. This trip was definitely unique and great to share with family that appreciates and understands the movie!
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