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Wachau Valley wine country. We had only half a day
there, so I took off on my own. When I visited St. Veit’s,
Krems’ parish church, I expected to find a crowd at
Mass. Instead I had the centuries-old baroque jewel In Passau, Germany, Viking cruisers
to myself. enjoyed a private concert at St. Stephen’s
Unexpectedly – and serendipitously – I found the Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe
crowd later as I walked solo on a meandering path organ (Upper left). Vienna offered a cornu-
along the Danube. As I approached a lazy bend in the copia of treats - from scrumptious desserts
river, what had begun as a distant murmur became to a peek inside the historic Spanish Riding
laughter. Then there was music. And finally, I found School where Lipizzaner stallions are
hundreds of locals – families gathered for a massive trained.
trout barbecue. They welcomed me into their grand
circle. It’s an indelible memory that has become a
favorite travel souvenir.

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