Hottinger Alm
O.k a bit of a long title, but hey it was a long hike. I couldn't come to Innsbruck (for that matter Austria) and not have a visit to the majestic towering rock and earth that surrounds this city. So on Thursday (yet another religious holiday) I took my feet, a back pack with fruit, and some water up to the hills. After a winding bus ride I made it to the area where most trails begin, and yes I decided to take the steep one. Half way up I thought I could go no further (my legs screaming at me stop this madness). But I met a nice gentleman, Josef, and he was able to provide the verbal support--and the reward of beer--all the way to Hottinger Alm.
The scene was stunning. With Limestone cliffs towering above, cows (in need of a haircut) grazing, and flowers in bloom. Thanks Josef for buying me my beer and a coffee complete with Apfel Strudel. The way off the mountain was even more memorable, though I did almost biff it about 20 times. But all in all I felt I was in the woods for a day. Hopefully, I'll be able to get there once more before I leave here on the 30th.
1 comment:
It's a good thing that your nose was clean for that shot. ;) just kidding. I actually really like that photo of you. The others are beautiful, too.
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