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Practicing "Social Distancing"

What does "Social Distancing" look like in Austria?

Well, you're not supposed to go visiting, and all the touristy places are closed, but nature is always open, and there is no danger of catching Corona virus from trees and flowers.

Went for a walk up the road, into the woods.


Great view looking down at our neighborhood, and the lake. Amazing what difference a couple of months makes.  Now it's REALLY green!

Went exploring through the neighborhood. This little path lead us behind the neighbor houses and over the hill towards the center of town.

Had to sit on the edge of the lake and watch the sun go down.

Decided to go for a drive, and explore St. Wolfgang. This place is normally crawling with tourists, but was like a ghost town today.









Staying at home requires cooking rather than going out to eat, but that doesn't mean you can't have some great Austrian food.


Time to plant flowers in all the balcony boxes.


Our upstairs neighbors were busy planting gardens while we were gone. Great looking herb garden, Julia.

Tulips are great, but the wild flowers growing around the house are also spectacular.


Tuned up and tested out my new (used) bike. Went for a ride around town with our next door neighbors.


Went for a drive and found this beautiful Klamm (gorge) loaded with great swimming holes.  We'll have to come back here in the heat of the summer.

Went for a Sunday drive up the mountain behind us, and found some great mountain scenery.


Another day, another hike through the wonders of nature.


Found this little gem of nature.


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  1. Hawaii HenMay 31, 2020 at 6:24 PM

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    1. Hawaii HenMay 31, 2020 at 7:41 PM

      What gorgeous surroundings.....I don't think I would be able to pass up a day without spending time enjoying them!!! Thanks for sharing....

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