Pix: The only thing I forgot to photograph was the ice cream
And there were two stops for that, spending hours crossing town…
He played well. But were he great, I wouldn't have seen an accordian.
With the music festival in full run at nights, the city center was packed.
Music was everywhere in the city, always with crowds surrounding.
The leftover people filled the stands at the big chessboard.
Totally outdrawing the little chessboard.
Quieter was the graveyard that inspired the Sound of Music hiding set.
Want an actual Sound shooting location? Mirabell Gardens. Do-re-mi…
… fa-so-la-ti-do. (Runs around in circles.)
Back in the city center, my favorite merchant was at work. I've seen her now three times, and we've talked once. She's so has me sold.
Around the corner, of course, more music.
And old-timey photos!
And the homeless.
And God. Spot was St. Blasius — St. Blaise, patron saint of the throat (long story), which I'm choosing to interpret today as communication.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 PM
I was trying to figure out if that band in the 3rd picture is the same one I saw when I was in Salzburg 4 years ago, because they've clearly staked out the same location. It's definitely the same accordion player, but I think the rest of the band has changed.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:39 AM
That's a great find! Talk about a weekly gig!