Mountain Wildflowers

If I had told Matt at the beginning of our hike that I was going to stop every 30 seconds and take a photo of every wildflower he probably would have declined to come.  So I didn't tell him.  These are just some of the wildflowers we passed and a few of the reasons it took us more than 4 hours to do this hike.

Vertical Views

More shots from the Pasterze Glacier Trail.  I cannot overstate how fantastic this trail was for us to hike.  It feels like something we need to do again. 

Pasterze Glacier Trail

A few photos from our most incredible hike.  I'm going to let them speak for themselves because classes start tomorrow and I have a last minute addition for which I need to prepare.  But I did take a photo of nearly every wildflower and rock on this trail so you can look forward to more photos and descriptions soon.

American Kestrel in the City

On my way to a totally exciting meeting on safety and OSHA standards and not hopping on ladders I passed this guy.  Screech...to a halt.  I had to get out and take some photos.  I wish I'd thought to take a neighborhood shot.  Hopefully I'll see him again (11th and Masters ish).  A Temple kestrel, forget the owl.  Although if there are any actual owls hanging out on campus...

A Few Treats From Yesterday

Target

Great Rocks

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

This was the first time I've spent any time in the Alps and I have to say we picked a fabulous place to start.  The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a stunning drive with so many great hiking opportunities.  I would really like to go back and stay awhile longer.  I can't even tell you how much fun it would be to sit around and draw some rocks. 

Some Small Things From A Large Place

Mittersill, Austria

Our home base in Austria was the town of Mittersill.  And as you can see at the end of our first rainy day we were rewarded with a sunset rainbow.