Nuns and Nazi's???

If you have read my previous entries you will know that I was toying with the idea of escaping this glorious land, albeit just for a week or two and try and find a lost horizon or two.
Well you will be pleased to know that I am stepping out and doing just that. I am broadening my horizons and seeing a bit more of this wonderful planet we like to call Earth.
I browsed and perused the internet looking for inspiration. And then it found me. Next month I will be heading to Austria, Mayrhofen to be precise. Snowy Alps, crystal clear mountain lakes, crisp fresh air, beer, sausages, leather shorts and if The Sound of Music is to be believed plenty of nuns and Nazi’s. Hmmmmm.
This is quite the adventure for me, having only ever travelled overseas twice in my life and on both occasions with somebody else, this time I am doing it all on my lonesome, me myself and I. And if the truth be known I can’t wait. I am planning on spending my time exploring the Alps on foot, horseback and maybe even from the air via a paraglider.
However, having now booked the holiday I fear I may have booked the most difficult destination to pack for. I may encounter every possible weather scenario, from snowy mountain peaks, to sunny days, from rain and drizzle to hurricane winds. It seems almost anything is possible any time of the year. But with my trusty camera in hand I intend to explore and experience as much as I can in my time there. I hope to visit Hitler’s Eagles Nest, the ice caves, obviously get as high up the tallest mountains that I can, maybe spread my wings and see if I can fly. The world is, as they say, my oyster. The only thing holding me back is me. Life is there to be lived so live it. I would hate to leave this planet and be labelled forever as being boring, so from now on I will endeavour to get out of neutral and breathe in as much life as I can.
I will, I’m sure write a few blog entries on my return and who knows maybe include a few pictures of what I believe will be a truly magnificent part of this land.

So wish me luck and God speed as I traverse Gatwick airport and customs and try to survive a week in Austria with my GCSE German.

Lost Horizon?



Hear I come…