Saturday, January 31, 2009

Austrian Hospitality


Look at the coat of white our blue car got from the minute we pulled over until the time we climb up the stairs and look back. It was really snowing in late May.

We stayed at Austria Hof Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, a stone's throw from the gondola ride and all the skiing.

I took this picture and the one above it when we were checking out on our third day.

Here's Mammoth mountain from the lodge. It's really so close. The lodge's website indicates it's 200 yards away, which my husband and I seem to disagree. It feels much much closer than 200 yards.

17 comments:

Scotia and Hamish said...

Wonderful series of images and notes Thanks. I never knew I could reply to this. We learn smething knew every day.

dyosa said...

Oh wow, that last photo was really something. I have seen huge mountains but I would like to see huge mountains with snow on them. :-)

Hootin' Anni said...

Gorgeous photos!!!! And I had to skim down an entry to see your 'furry' edition. Beautiful bear. I love the San Diego Zoo!!!

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me.

don said...

A fine series of pictures of this interesting place. It must have been a charming place to stay and play.

bw said...

really nice pics. I've been to Austria on the southern side ( near Italy) at a place called Lienz on a winter. Austria is a very pretty place indeed :)

Mirage said...

I had to read back because of bw's comment! It really is the Austrian coat of arms and flag :)

We did our own 'skiing' (lol) yesterday. I bet from above those lovely CA mountains is better, all with snowboarding and those! ENjoy your week!

Sidney said...

It really is a beautiful place !

Ginnie said...

That is countryside to die for, Maria!

standley said...

Very nice pictures of this beautiful place Maria!

the donG said...

a friend of mine said that it's really beautiful in austria.

backpacking philippines said...

snow-capped mountains...i wonder when will i get to see one in real life

mimi said...

oh they brought Austria in California.. coolness...

your name is Maria? plus Austria... this reminds me again of the "sound of music"... ^_^

Dennis Villegas said...

The pictures are so sharp and vivid! I wonder what camera and lens you are using on these photos?

Kay said...

Love these photos! I love the snowscapes under a blue sky. :-)

Lurch said...

I love the look of this place Maria. My mum is going to Austria in April, I now wish I was going with her.:)

2sweetnsaxy said...

I'll bet that was a fun trip. Nice shots. :-)

Joy said...

When are you coming back to Europe? Come to England. There's plenty to take photos of!

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