The Salzburg Sound of Music Tour
I heard Cash Peter's comments on Sunday, April 23 about the alleged
tackiness of the "Sound of Music" tour in Salzburg, Austria. Cash was
wrong on several points.
First, the Sound of Music tour is not taken just because people think
the salt mine tours are boring. I went on both tours while in
Salzburg last summer and found both interesting. Learning that the
importance of salt in this area goes back to pre-Roman times helps
you understand why this area grew to have a central role in Europe's
development.
Second, the Sound of Music tour isn't just a favorite of Americans.
Our bus had a good number of Japanese, English, and other Europeans
who wanted to see the movie sites. Our tour guide, who was Austrian,
not only gave us the movie background, but also helped us understand
historical, political, cultural aspects of the area as well. The trip
to Mondsee to see the wedding church was unexpectedly one of the best
parts of the trip. The scenery of mountain lakes along the way was
magnificent, and the local beer with a sausage platter for lunch on
the town square was equally memorable.
I highly recommend the Sound of Music tour for anyone going to
Salzburg. And by the way, Cash neglected to mention the concerts in
the prince's room at the top of the Salzburg fortress. This is easily
one of the best music deals in Salzburg, one of the few affordable
venues with available tickets during the Salzburg Festival, with a
stunning view thrown in for free.
Larry
Gurnee, Illinois
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