A few last things in Salzburg

Hi Everyone!

I spent this weekend in Salzburg and did a few of the things on my list to do before I leave Salzburg. Friday was a national holiday, Immaculate Conception (celebrating the conception of Mary by her mother), so there were alot of tourists around. Friday was a beautiful, warm, sunny day, so I climbed up to the Modern Art museum and wandered around the scenic trails up there for a while, somewhere I hadn't been yet.


The New Zealander I met in my hostel in Berlin came into town so we got a delicious dinner and then went to a hockey game together. This is me and Caroline at the Red Bull Salzburg vs. Villach game. I had no idea I would like hockey so much, but it was really fun and made me want to play. We were standing right behind the protective wall thing, so close to the action, we could feel when one player rammed another player into the wall! I really enjoyed hanging out with Caroline.

Saturday it rained all day, so we didn't do much, stayed in mostly. Sunday I went to church- it's so good to recognize people there- that church family has been so welcoming to me. We have communion every Sunday and gather in a circle and sing, and it's just so cool how different everyone is and I love them so much! We had choir practice after church for the special Christmas service tonight.

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Today I finally got up to Festung HohenSalzburg, a cool fortress. It was great to get a bird's eye view of the streets and buildings I walk and ride every day. It's the white fortress on top of the hill-

I wonder if we borrowed the Advent wreath from Austria/Germany because all the Austrians I talk to think I don't know what one is. One of the markets is called Christkindl Markt, so I'm guessing that refers to the white Christ candle.

I pray this Advent season is a blessing to you as God prepares our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior! I'll be home for Christmas, actually Dec. 21.

Much love,
Liz