Of course, we also walked up a little, passing tunnels and great views..
..before we went back down to enjoy the lakeside.
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Showing posts with label gmunden. Show all posts
2010/09/09 'on' the traunstein
'Unterm Stein' means 'the bottom of the rock', and is a beautiful area [that does not require too much verbal description] on Gmunden's east bank.
Of course, we also walked up a little, passing tunnels and great views..
..before we went back down to enjoy the lakeside.
Of course, we also walked up a little, passing tunnels and great views..
..before we went back down to enjoy the lakeside.
2010/08/31 On the boats
Tuesday mornings in Gmunden not only offer the weekly market..
..but also a fancy brunch on the boat Poseidon.
The brunch included a discount on the big boat ride across the lake on the Karl Eder, which gave us the opportunity to enjoy all these great views!
..but also a fancy brunch on the boat Poseidon.
The brunch included a discount on the big boat ride across the lake on the Karl Eder, which gave us the opportunity to enjoy all these great views!
Of course, we also shot many more great baby pics, too.. view them at meonnet.
2010/08/29 hidden beauties of my home
Matt insisted on going to the Welser Volksfest to provide some authentic Austrian experience to his mother. No sooner said than done, we would listen to Austrian music in a beertent after having looked at all the rides and food stands.
Luckily, we had met one of Matt's coworkers, who showed us the rest of the city.. and made me realize that I had underestimated the beauty of Wels! Off we went along the Mühlbach..
.. passing the old castle and its gorgeous garden..
.. we hung out downtown for a little while, before we went back home.
The ride home itself was a good opportunity to show Cindy even more treasures of our home.
Gmunden itself is certainly just as pretty!
Luckily, we had met one of Matt's coworkers, who showed us the rest of the city.. and made me realize that I had underestimated the beauty of Wels! Off we went along the Mühlbach..
.. passing the old castle and its gorgeous garden..
.. we hung out downtown for a little while, before we went back home.
The ride home itself was a good opportunity to show Cindy even more treasures of our home.
Gmunden itself is certainly just as pretty!
2010/08/26-27 Pottery, darn!
Cindy's day of arrival was pretty, weatherwise. Since we all were a little tired from getting up so early [or rather the jetlag], we just lingered through Gmunden a little bit, and showed her the beautiful Toskanapark.
Very relaxed, we got up the next morning, chilled a little on our nice roof terrace [baby daughter chilled just as much, pictures as usual on akigaki.meonnet.com]..
..and then made ourselves ready for the 'Töpfermarkt' - one of the most famous pottery markets in the region. Pottery artists from all over Europe come to Gmunden for this event and exhibit their work. Thousands of people come to visit to buy nice stuff and be entertained.
Check out the pics.. it's hard, to pick a favourite piece!
Weather was not too nice, but it created a kind of a nice atmosphere. And since everything was so fascinating for Cindy, she made me see my home through from a very new and different perspective.
Very relaxed, we got up the next morning, chilled a little on our nice roof terrace [baby daughter chilled just as much, pictures as usual on akigaki.meonnet.com]..
..and then made ourselves ready for the 'Töpfermarkt' - one of the most famous pottery markets in the region. Pottery artists from all over Europe come to Gmunden for this event and exhibit their work. Thousands of people come to visit to buy nice stuff and be entertained.
Check out the pics.. it's hard, to pick a favourite piece!
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| Töpfermarkt |
Weather was not too nice, but it created a kind of a nice atmosphere. And since everything was so fascinating for Cindy, she made me see my home through from a very new and different perspective.
early 2010 finally home
Finally everyday life started:
Matt not only got his visa [this procedure was one of the greatest challenges ever.. if anyone ever tells me that it is easy to immigrate in Austria, I can tell them some nice little anecdotes], but also started his job - and loves it. I graduated JKU and now have time to prepare for the birth, i.e. relax and linger around Gmunden. I love it!
Besides getting our life together, we managed to rent the most beautiful apartment in Gmunden [what am I saying? In the world..!] located down town.
The house was built in 1200 or 1300, but renovated in 2002. They managed to conserve the old times' charm but apply this century's standards, which makes it incredibly charismatic. We live on the top floor [without an elevator.. that's a nice work out every day] and have two floors with an awesome roof terrace.
For everyone who is not able to visit us any time soon, here is a little virtual guide through our place:
When you enter, you are standing in quite a small hall, that still allows us to store everything necessary,
At the end of the hall there are the toilet and the bathroom [contrary to the US it is perceived as higher standard to separate those two] with a nice tub that fits us both [and a half].
Right when you walk through the hall you enter our living/dining room.. it is huge and I just love it.
As you can see we already have a nice little library holding about 500 books and magazines.. which together with my collection of Gmunder ceramics not only are the only somewhat valuable things, but were also the most fun to move *phew*.. [remember: no elevator].
The paintings are prints from a New Orleanian artist and show Garden District [where we used to live] and Preservation Hall in the French Quarter [where we spent an evening of our honeymoon]. Now we have our own little New Orleans at home..
By the way, Gundi also likes to hang out at our couch.
Like every room the dining room is a combination of Ikea, the fleamarket and my father's handicraft. The table holds up to 10 people [at least, I'd say], wherefore we intend to throw regular dining parties at our place..
..since Matt is a great chef and now has all the working space and tools he needs.
On the very end of our living room we have a cute little guest room, which holds 2 people.. therefore you're more than welcome to visit us!
After walking up the stairs..
..you enter the kid's room on the right [photos will be blogged asap; by now it is still a construction site] and our bedroom on the left. Some don't like it when others see their bedroom, but since we are not these kind of people, we not only blog the pictures..
..but probably will regularly have people walking through it due to numerous barbecues and parties on the terrace [once the snow is gone].
That's it.. we both love hanging out here a lot; which is important, since I'll probably spend a lot of time in here once the baby is born. Speaking of which: how is she coming along?
She's growing [as am I] and kicking like crazy; especially when I chill in the tub or go to bed.. and although the picture does not look too bad, I feel like a barrel already. We'll see how this develops.
Since being pregnant is not only one of the most wonderful experiences [it so is!], but also a time full of exceptions, which my in-laws unfortunately can't share with us face to face, I am presenting one of the only delicate pictures of me in the web [that I know of *smile*].. and because we made our girl before being married, I am not exactly considered a saint anyway.
If I had photoshop, not only the censoring bars would be prettier, but you also would not see my double chin ;-). I blame it on the posture, tho..
Matt not only got his visa [this procedure was one of the greatest challenges ever.. if anyone ever tells me that it is easy to immigrate in Austria, I can tell them some nice little anecdotes], but also started his job - and loves it. I graduated JKU and now have time to prepare for the birth, i.e. relax and linger around Gmunden. I love it!
Besides getting our life together, we managed to rent the most beautiful apartment in Gmunden [what am I saying? In the world..!] located down town.
The house was built in 1200 or 1300, but renovated in 2002. They managed to conserve the old times' charm but apply this century's standards, which makes it incredibly charismatic. We live on the top floor [without an elevator.. that's a nice work out every day] and have two floors with an awesome roof terrace.
For everyone who is not able to visit us any time soon, here is a little virtual guide through our place:When you enter, you are standing in quite a small hall, that still allows us to store everything necessary,
At the end of the hall there are the toilet and the bathroom [contrary to the US it is perceived as higher standard to separate those two] with a nice tub that fits us both [and a half].
Right when you walk through the hall you enter our living/dining room.. it is huge and I just love it.As you can see we already have a nice little library holding about 500 books and magazines.. which together with my collection of Gmunder ceramics not only are the only somewhat valuable things, but were also the most fun to move *phew*.. [remember: no elevator].
The paintings are prints from a New Orleanian artist and show Garden District [where we used to live] and Preservation Hall in the French Quarter [where we spent an evening of our honeymoon]. Now we have our own little New Orleans at home..By the way, Gundi also likes to hang out at our couch.
Like every room the dining room is a combination of Ikea, the fleamarket and my father's handicraft. The table holds up to 10 people [at least, I'd say], wherefore we intend to throw regular dining parties at our place..
..since Matt is a great chef and now has all the working space and tools he needs.
On the very end of our living room we have a cute little guest room, which holds 2 people.. therefore you're more than welcome to visit us!
After walking up the stairs..
..you enter the kid's room on the right [photos will be blogged asap; by now it is still a construction site] and our bedroom on the left. Some don't like it when others see their bedroom, but since we are not these kind of people, we not only blog the pictures..
..but probably will regularly have people walking through it due to numerous barbecues and parties on the terrace [once the snow is gone].
That's it.. we both love hanging out here a lot; which is important, since I'll probably spend a lot of time in here once the baby is born. Speaking of which: how is she coming along?
She's growing [as am I] and kicking like crazy; especially when I chill in the tub or go to bed.. and although the picture does not look too bad, I feel like a barrel already. We'll see how this develops.
Since being pregnant is not only one of the most wonderful experiences [it so is!], but also a time full of exceptions, which my in-laws unfortunately can't share with us face to face, I am presenting one of the only delicate pictures of me in the web [that I know of *smile*].. and because we made our girl before being married, I am not exactly considered a saint anyway.
If I had photoshop, not only the censoring bars would be prettier, but you also would not see my double chin ;-). I blame it on the posture, tho..
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