In Austria, the maypole (or Maibaum) is a tradition going back to the 16th century – and it is interesting to contemplate that the hotel next to the village square where the pole was erected, actually pre-dates the ceremony!
…but first, some relaxation time the evening before…
…little by little the men raise with sheer strength and ingenuity the pole that is around 9 storeys high!
That is mountain, not cloud!
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Leaving beloved Vienna yet again... headed for a week in a magnificent hotel just outside Salzburg... I have been here a couple of times and still have no idea (haven't asked) what on earth is with the giant mushroom? I didn't know at this point that my rental car was…
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Another perfect day. I found this museum and pulled up out the front in the loading zone to view the cars that were in the separate garage, but alas, I couldn't see a lot through the glass due to the glare... THEN, a mechanic magically appeared and said, "would you…