We were less than fifteen minutes away when we saw a thick tree obstructing the middle of the road. The only way to get to our hotel was to go all around the lake on which Hallstatt is located. We all laughed and laughed about our crazy trip and the hiccups that happened along the way. From this trip specifically, I learned that crazy and wacko experiences make the best memories and stories. In the spirit of Christmas, I wanted to share a recent travel excursion that has a wintery twist. Hallstatt was the perfect subject because snow fell on us, making the town a true winter wonderland. We rolled into the quaint village and strolled the streets while taking a million pictures of the beautiful lake at the foot of the surrounding mountains. It was the transition time of fall going into winter, so the scenery was gorgeous for this Arkansas girl who just adores this perfect time of year. Hallstatt is known for its salt mines as well as the views. We went up to the salt mines and were surprised when a little bit of snow flakes fell down. The mine tour consisted of a funny miner outfit, sliding on slides to get deeper into the mountain, and learning about how salt forms and is harvested. I didn't realize how big of an impact the salt mine had in the daily lives of people a short time ago. When we exited the mine, snow was falling at a good pace, so after a quick meal we descended the mountain on our feet and in the cable car, taking in the scenery from up high one last time. I've wanted to go to Hallstatt ever since our HUG students started going there during their independent travel, and now I will be sure to recommend this beautiful place to anyone finding themselves in or near Austria. They will follow my advice only if ideal, fairytale settings sound attractive!
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