
Dachstein cornice, originally uploaded by stevenjbaker. Follow the link from the photo for more.
Tags: Alps, Austria, Dachstein, Europe, Snow, Travel
Dachstein ice palace, originally uploaded by stevenjbaker. The ice sculpture in the Dachstein Ice Palace is remarkable. With its dark blue glacier ice, this Grecian scene was simply beautiful. The figures from Ice Age were stunning, particularly the Mammoth: Ice Mammoth in the Dachstein glacier, originally uploaded by stevenjbaker. The Dachstein Ice Palace is well worth the €7 entrance fee: recommended.
Tags: Austria, Dachstein, Europe, Ice Palace, Sculpture, Travel
There was some congestion and some of the roadworks were lengthy, but for the most part, the autobahn had moderate traffic and no speed limit. Where there was a limit away from hazards, it was 120 kph, which is still 75 mph. On this trip, the roof box kept my speeds down to double digits, but cruising at 90 mph was a joy. Even with the extra drag, my Saab was still more efficient over this high-speed journey than it […]
Tags: Driving, Germany, Road Safety, Speed, Transport, Travel