Arriving into Salzburg was breath taking, the airport was surrounded by large mountains, all laced with fresh snow. I had been to Salzburg three years earlier in Winter during a snow storm and was so happy to be back. This time Spring had arrived, flowers were in bloom and the air was no longer so crisp. We stayed at the same hostel I stayed in last time, a beautiful homey place where they played the sound of music nightly and had their own little pub. We spent our days exploring along the river, buying sweet fresh austrian foods from the farmers markets and having picnics by the water. One day we climbed a hill to see an old fortress. We then ventured in the teaming rain to the edges of town to see a Monastery and an old brewery where we hand some of the nicest beer I have ever tasted, amongst the locals. We met a lovely girl from Canada who joined us on our explorations and fell just as in love as the city as I was. Such an old peaceful place.

Most of our month in the Irish Countryside was warm and the days were spent basking in the sun. I spent each day gardening and getting all the beds ready for sewing the vegetables for Spring. Aaron spent his days painting murals in the courtyard. The time we spent here was peaceful and it left me feeling so calm about the world. We met so many friendly people, had so much beautiful food, spent each night by the fire, and much time amongst nature. As we left on the bus I cried tears, Ireland genuinely touched me and I was very sad to leave it after it had contrasted with who I am in such a strong way.  I hope to return in the future to help build a food forrest in the Woods and to teach Photography workshops.