We started of our day with a wonderful breakfast followed by
meeting 2 of our English speaking guides. Of we were whisked to the Olympic Ski
jump where we witnessed 3 retired ski jumpers who had retired at the age of 23
years old. They amazed us by soaring through the air and landing on artificial
turf right before our eyes. We were then treated to a ride up to the very top
of the ski jump and our eyes feasted on a spectacular view of the city and the
backdrop of the Alps.
We boarded our coaches and then proceeded to the city centre
where we took a guided tour of the Old Town where the streets were lined with
attractive facades of numerous Baroque buildings including the Goldenes Dachl
(Golden Roof) which is the symbol of Innsbruk, with its oriel window added in
1500 and covered with 2657 gilded copper tiles. We were indeed fortunate in
that we were present for the uncovering of the roof that had been covered for
cleaning for 1 year. In the middle of a downpour in front of the Golden Roof we
broke into Singing in the Rain
accompanied by the dancing of our tour guide. Our second FLASH MOB! This was
then followed by our second most favourite thing – Retail Therapy J Some of our group
opted to go to a wine tasting event.
Our day was concluded with dinner and entertainment at a
traditional Tyrolean show where we encountered our first yodeller and some
dancing that was representative of this area. The singing and dancing was
accompanied by instruments that were definitely not made in Canada. The show ended
with a multi-national sing-along where the national or unofficial national
songs of more than 20 countries were sung. Canada was well represented with the most
boisterous singing. France never had a chance J We will always remember a very special MOOOOO!!!!!!!
This moment would have to be explained in person when we see you.
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