Sunshine had disappeared. We had wanted to visit the "Eagles Nest" Hitlers retreat.
But it wasn't open, it opened May 16th. Took the photo from Konigsee, where we had decided on a boat trip. The boats are all electric due to the strict environmental protection enforced on the lake.
Bought our tickets and off we went.
Ths is the view from the boarding point. The water is very clear.
Konigsee from the boat. The weather was not brilliant but we tried to capture the beauty.
There are many of these cascades from the snow melts. Near this spot we stopped and the boat captain took a trumpet and opened the doors, he began playing notes and to our amazement they were perfectly echoed, the reason for the stop. About half hour into the trip the boat stops here.
St Barthaloma. A church and monastery. We stayed on to the end of the lake.
We disembarked here to walk up to the Obersee, a small lake above this one. Walking along the path through the trees we came across this.
A Fire Salamander. Never seen one before, didn't know what it was until research later. Nice to make new discoveries. The walk was about 20 minutes then we were there.
So tranquil and beautiful.
There was also a newish boathouse.
Again the water was so clear.
We had an hour or so wandering round before getting the boat back.
Back at Konigsee we had the best Apple Struddle and custard I've ever tasted. Then back to the site picking up some shopping on the way. The end of a really enjoyable day.
May 1st.
Another dull miserable day. Caught the bus into Berchtesgaden and walked to the salt mine. Took about 20 minutes. We decide we would take the tour. After passing through the entrance we had to put on miners overalls.
We certainly looked good.
Hazel especially.
You go underground on a train. Then a walk, a ferry across an underground lake, and train back.
It's a very interesting and informative tour. I will never take my salt for granted again.
After the visit we walked up into town. Had a coffee in the square.
Then took a stroll round. Found everything closed, May Day. Got the bus back to the site, deciding to come back into town tomorrow, when it will be open.
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