9th posting on May 29, 2023 ..... Back to the welcome page and listings for other links
Getting
around
This trip we didn't bring bikes and we're not renting a campervan or a car.
After seeing the narrow roads, we're quite happy not driving! So how are we
getting around? Lots of walking, buses and trains. Using public transportation
is a learning experience which requires patience, as everything is in German.
We don't speak German but found the google translate app is handy and we're
not shy about asking for assistance. People have been friendly & helpful
even if they don't speak English.
Our email address is gusrox30@gmail.com
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So far, these shoes have been for walking. 110 miles
so far, 12 days. 2 of the days included airports. It took some determination
to wander the terminals between flights. |
We've traveled by train between cities. So far the trains
are very efficient. You need to be ready to get on or off. The trains
don't stop long and they don't wait! |
The train stations are busy spots, especially the central
stations in larger cities. Many of the trains allow bicycles. We saw
lots of bikes here in Salzburg. Folks were wheeling them through the
station and taking them up escalators and in elevators. Seeing all the
bikes has us thinking about bike touring. |
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4 Waiting for the bus in Salzburg. In town we're walking
and taking local buses. We're using google maps to figure out where
we want to go along with a paper map. We've taken some scenic routes,
gotten extra steps (lost), but that's part of the adventure! |
I think we mentioned lots of people walk! This is one
of the many crosswalks in Salzburg. You need to be ready when the walk
light turns green, it doesn't stay green for long. Motorists were very
courteous & patient. We didn't hear any honking! |
There are signs along the walking paths, we just need
to know where we're going! The path to the left is a toboggan run that's
lit at night during the winter. It goes for kilometers! |
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The trails in Zell Am See (the name of the town) are
marked with sign posts like the one on Linda's right. They have the
trail number, destination, kilometers & time to final destination |
The bike trail is paved, the pedestrian path is crushed
rock. Very common to have them separate. Truly bikes are everywhere.
So are walkers. Sometimes the roads look like sidewalks. |
Another fine example of sharing the path. Folks with dogs chose to take different routes so they wouldn't bother the swans. |
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or corrections, email me at nancylynellis@gmail.com
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