Classic Of Eastern Europe in Autumn

The last trip with mom with lots of photos taken of her will always be in my memory.  I was glad that I had took her along most of my travel abroad though I could not be 100% be with her all the times back home.  May she rejoice in the merits of the Dhamma Dana we have done in memory of her and she attain Bliss of Nibbana.

Why Eastern Europe? All because my husband suggested it! We took Emirates with transit in Dubai.
It was 6 October 2018 our group of  24 pax (out of which my side 7 and my ex-colleague 3 pax) on 11 days 8 nights which covered Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.  The places that I mesmerized the most was Hallstatt, Austria's oldest Alpine village tucked between mountains and waters. Another amazing one was Zugspitze Mountain, at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. We took a cable car up to 2962 meters to the summit of Germany's tallest peak.  This mountain marks the international border between Germany and Austria. Such a breathtaking view of the Alps.

Highlights of the tour were as follows:

1. 4 Star Hotel with American breakfast.
2. Special meals : Prague dinner with dar bkeer, Hungarin Goulash Dinner & Folk Show, Vienna Schnitzel, Germany Pork Knuckle.
3. Prague - Hradcany Castle, Historical Tram Ride, Crystal Showroom, Prague Cruise
4. Budapest - Fishermans Bastion, Matthias Church & TemptonMus
5. Vienna - Magnificient Schonbrunn Palace
6. Salzburg - Mirabell Garden, Mozart's Birthplace & Hallstatt Salt Mines Tour
7. Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle (Horse Carriage), Excursion of Top of Germany - Zugspitze Mountain

Do take note that Ingolstadt Village for factory outlet shopping in Germany is closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.

When we on our way to Hallstatt, a terrible major accident happened that involved school children and we were stuck in a very bad traffic for hours as road was closed and there was a diversion. Luckily our tour leader, Alex was quick to contact his office and suggested that we swapped with Salzburg which was suppose to be next day itinerary.

Recalled mom was having problem catching up with the rest of the group and I waited to walk slower with her.  Her energy weakened since 2018 and she could not walk as fast as she used to be. She also complained of having breads daily but soon she got used to it and started to love the bread.

Overall, we had a great trip.