My first landing almost two weeks ago was in Athens, Greece. I am now in Salzburg, Austria. In between, Ive visited Rome and Florence, as well as the Vatican. I can say without a doubt that my favorite city was Rome, and that I would live in Italy if ever given the opportunity. After falling in love with Rome, Salzburg has been somewhat underwhelming, and I find myself missing home more than I expected to. I attribute this feeling largely to the weather here, because it has been raining everyday since we got here, letting up for maybe an evening or a few hours, and then raining some more. Also, the people here either dont like Americans, or they dont like noise while they eat. Each time weve gone out to eat in a big group, weve received dirty looks and one harsh reprimand for being too loud. The reprimand came from the mouth of a balding Austrian man with a potbelly and a gray streak of white hair growing at the base of his neck. After he harshly spat out, YOU ARE TOO LOUD! he proceeded to sit down with the party he was eating with and play Christmas music on his guitar…LOUDLY.
The United States definitely takes a win over Austria in the food department. Their restaurants make their food greasier than we do. Beware of any melted cheese product, as it will be accompanied by a thick layer of oil. I cannot complain about the weinerschnitzel though.
I have tons to say, but not enough time to say it right now. Also, some of it has to digest. More later.
yea i don’t htink they’re crazy about americans (the germans mostly don’t like us) but maybe they don’t like noisy americans?
did you try the marillenknodel?