 Salzburg, Austria, pics of Grossglockner & Salzburg city |
Salzburg, Austria
, pics of Grossglockner & Salzburg city
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| Lata |
 Mar 25 2004, 09:22 PM
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In the Tirol district lies the Grossglockner-Hochalpenstrasse, also known as the Grossglocknerstrasse, which is an alpine toll-road that bisects the Austrian Nationalpark Hohe Tauern from north to south. Grossglockner is a "must-visit" experience recommended to all scenery lovers.
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Mar 25 2004, 09:25 PM
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View of Grossglockner (3798 m), tallest mountain in Austria, and the Pasterzenkees, longest glacier in eastern Europe.
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Mar 25 2004, 09:27 PM
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Guarding the impressive north face of the Grossglockner is the Pasterze glacier which is 10 km long, 300 m deep, and has a surface area of 20 sq. km
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Mar 25 2004, 09:31 PM
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Pasterzenkees can be accessed by a class 1 trail (i.e., loose footing) or via a funicular rail which descends 143 m. At the end of the hike, the surface and the terminal talus of the Pasterzenkees are easily reachable. The glacier is very stable and walking unroped on it is fairly safe.
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Mar 25 2004, 09:55 PM
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Beautiful view of the Salzach river.
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Mar 25 2004, 10:12 PM
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I have samples of the typical Austrian music [ instrumental ] played in the district of Tirol. If any of u r interested, do let me know
 I also have few Irish songs and Dutch nursery rhymes, for those interested. |
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| Chitralekha |
 Mar 25 2004, 10:26 PM
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Lata, those are great pics. I remember seeing something similar in a James Bond movie but these are so much better to look at than in a movie. Personal pics give better feeling.
Would love to hear that Austrian music clip you mentioned. Upload it when you have time. Thx. |
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| myawan |
Mar 26 2004, 08:49 AM
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We have got better glaciers and valleys like this in Pakistan. Just lack of advertisement!
============================== For me, listening to Mohammad Rafi is an addiction! |
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| Nimii |
Mar 26 2004, 09:34 AM
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Myawan! Why is the govt not doing anything about ? Travel and Tourism can bring so much income to the country  Here in India, the local governments have realized that they can strike gold with the tourism and things are improving in accommodation and even the restoration of old monuments are in full swing. Heritage in Mumbai is doing a lot good in that aspect. Another state where travel and tourism has surged forward and excellent services provided is Kerala. Wish all countries would make travelling better too! Life is not the same again like before visas, ticketing oh god makes a genuine traveller's life harrowing N |
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| myawan |
Mar 27 2004, 01:59 AM
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Well, sorry to say but it is fact that it is because of the governments that we are one of the third world countries. Otherwise God has given us (both Pakistan and India) everything which an advanced country needs.
============================== For me, listening to Mohammad Rafi is an addiction! |
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| catch22 |
Dec 4 2004, 11:50 PM
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Here are some photos of Austria. If you observe the 3rd photo, the big house in the middle of the forest was the Von Trapp family house in the movie The Sound of Music.
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