Holidays in Europe - Part IV

John, our boss in Taipei, and his wife Barbara, who both were staying at Munich for this summer, came to visit us in Innsbruck. As the weather was fabulous, we took them up into the mountains, namely up to the Hafelekar, the steep mountain ridge just north of Innsbruck. We had a magnificent view from up there - we could see as far as the Grossglockner (highest mountain of Austria) and the Venediger group (in the background of this picture)!

Kamil is taking chance of the spectacular view from the Hafelekar and the clear sight of the day to explain the geology of Tirol to John...

... while Kamil's brother Michi is explaining more touristic aspects of this country to Barbara. As he works with the Tirol Tourism Bureau, he's the right man for this task!


So I just enjoy the fresh air, the wind, the sun and the breathtaking view!


After all the talking and explaining, we went for a short walk along the ridge...


...and later headed to the Seegruben Restaurant to enjoy Knoedelsuppe and Apfelstrudel, which was critically eyed by a flock of jackdaws in the hope of getting a share.


We are very grateful to John, who took picture of us, when we were showing them the town of Innsbruck, because it is probably the only picture we have of us in front of our town's landmark, the "Goldene Dachl". (You just never take touristic pictures in your own town...)


By the way, this visit could not pass with a bit of work.
If they both wouldn't look so grimly, this picture could pass as an Mac advertisement...
We really enjoyed Barbara's and John's visit as this also gave us the chance to show them some insights into our home country.