was introducing my parents to a place i hold so dear to my heart. it felt really surreal because my life there was so fantastic that it often felt like a dream. having my parents visit, though, somehow confirmed that it was actually a reality; a collision of two worlds, if you will. i was so thrilled (though not surprised) that they loved my city and i think i was probably glowing with pride the whole time. i get such strong pangs of longing and nostalgia when i recall any memory from salzburg but the memories from their visit are particularly special to me.
since it’s almost mother’s day…..i thought i would post some more photos of their visit, in hopes that it makes my mom smile!
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my dad, pointing to some kind of fruit or vegetable at the market in universitaetplatz. i don’t know why he was pointing. chances are he didn’t know why either.:
i think we got ice cream every day. for only a euro, why not?:
me, standing in front of one of my classroom buildings on rudolfskai:
my parents in caroline’s and my room. i miss that room; one of the best living situations i’ve ever had… and, coincidentally, the only time i’ve ever shared a room with someone. i did, however, hate those horrid curtains….:
mirabell gardens, looking as beautiful as ever. i was particularly excited about showing my parents this since my mom is such a sound of music fan.:
one of the dwarves in mirabell gardens (there are dozens and my dad loved them! he took a picture of every single one, which made me really happy.):
what i originally thought was a tribute to president obama, since i arrived in salzburg weeks after his inauguration. turns out, it’s just a man on a gold ball.:
salzburg, i love you.:
mozart’s statue in mozartplatz:
my dad, standing in front of their hotel. i loved this hotel! it’s located just outside of salzburg near the base of the untersberg mountain so they had to take a bus to and from town each day, which really stressed them out (they couldn’t ever remember the name of their bus stop). silly parents. :
great….now i miss my parents. i don’t miss salzburg, though – i’m there right now! :)
you're there?!!!!!!!!
oh man, that "obama" picture has me laughing big time.
Wow, you're in Salzburg?? Lucky you! You must be thrilled right now :) Lovely pictures!
Yes this post is making me smile. Daddy is not just randomly pointing to a fruit or vegetable. He's pointing to mushrooms. He loves them and they were very expensive. I forgot about the ice cream we got. It was so good - the best ice cream in America (I mean Europe!!) Yes we loved the dwarfs. We went back to our room where they played Sound of Music 24/7 and watched to see which dwarf Gretl pats on the head!!
awww this is wonderful. i totally understand how you feel - it was surreal to see my parents sleep in my bed, in my house some 3000 miles from where i came from. kind of made me cry
xo,
c
awww, that is really nice! i was smiling while reading and looking at your photos. :D
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that is so sweet. and cool. and your parents seem pretty awesome. i'm sure they are.
Awww, I love this! What a fun time you must have had.
xo,
Sarah
your parents are beautiful!
i bet it was awesome sharing memories with them there!
i don't love somewhere so exotic but my husband and i moved out to victoria bc from ontario two and a half years ago and i know that feeling of wanting to share with with loved ones. i was sad that it rained and was randomly freezing cold the whole time my mother visited last year. my dad still hasn't come but i can't wait for when he does!
i would like to still believe that is a tribute to Obama.
remember that one time that girl stole your cake mix?
im still reeling.
so, so sweet. what awesome memories! :) it looks like a beautiful place..
Love this!! My parents came over to visit us for the first time this past fall and I was really excited to show them around my favorite spots too! Glad ya'll had a great time! Great photos, btw.
its actually a sculpture called "Sphaera" by the artist Stephan Balkenhol.
i miss you, jan and jack!!! :(
mom! i can't believe you remember that abput the mushrooms?
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