Austria

June 17 - July 14, 2009

June 18 - Hexenwasser: Hexenwald (Witches' Forest)

When the sun gets too hot, the witches' forest offers a nice shady alternative. Interpretive signs teach a little bit about the forest's inhabitants and a little cabin gives a historic perspective of what the wood cutter's life was like. But the highlight of the forest is the campfire where the local witch teaches the kids how to bake bread over the fire.

 
Butterflies and flowers in the meadow.

Some huge tree trunks to climb on.

An interpretive display on red forest ant.

We arrive at the witch's campfire and Samantha is invited to make some bread.

The witch helps Samantha grind up the flour.

Time to mix in the water and the special witch's spice
made up of witch's toe nails and frog legs.

Christopher and poppa check out what the witches are up to.

Samantha proudly showing off her finished piece of bread.

Another interpretive sign - This one explains how all the songbirds sing in a particular order in the morning. The specific time may vary, but the order is always the same!

Samantha plays a wood organ.

A woodcutter's cabin.

Looking up at Hohe Salve.

Samantha takes a nap in the wood cutter's cabin.

A visit to a little chapel.

A panoramic view of the Kaiser mountains.
[ click to see larger view ]

A goat.

Christopher liked the tractor...
everyone has to get their hay done before the rain tomorrow.

 
Samantha has a drink at the fountain while Christopher prefers his sippy cup.

The lettuce garden at the restaurant.

Time for Oma to treat Sammy to an ice cream treat.

The restaurants continue the witchy theme.

Outside the tables have a pool of water underneath to soak your feet in while you eat.

The surrounding playground area keep Christopher entertained while Sammy has her treat.

Samantha and her ice cream treat.

The witch theme is complete right to the frying pans!

Rubby likes the wooden steps.

Another witchy fountain.

the fun way to go downhill

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