Lake Life

Hallstatt Day 2-3

Brian had read about renting electric boats to take out on the gorgeous Hallstatt lake. He woke up  early on our second day and went to the grocery store to buy picnic provisions (salami, cheese, grapes) to bring on our boating adventure.

It costs 18 Euro to rent a boat for one hour and it's the best 18 Euro you've ever spent.

Viewing the village from the water is awe-inspiring.

We toasted our boat life with fabulous duty free Veuve Cliqucot that Brian surprised me with (I seriously need to buy stock in champagne if that's possible).

My driver 

Cheers!

Afterwards we checked out the town which was bustling with tourists. The children's toys are all made out of wood and absolutely darling.

We decided to take the funicular to the view point above the city. The Salt Mine has been there since 1500 BC. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared at times when on the platform but the ham in me couldn't resist a good Titanic photo!

There's a fabulous restaurant at the top and I had to get an Aperol Spritz to enjoy the view.

Just breathtaking!

In 1997 , Hallstatt was listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the beautiful views!

Obviously had to have Brian pose with the Austrian man showing the way to the salt mines.

The next morning we enjoyed a walk to check out the village's church. The local cemetery was the most beautiful cemetery I have ever seen (not spooky at all!) and the graves were all well kept with fresh floral arrangements. 

This was Brian's sad face about leaving Hallstatt!

We had one last breakfast at Hotel See Gruner and then we headed out for our next adventure in Venice!!