Austria was stop two on our honeymoon tour. And it quickly became my favorite vacation destination ever.

Aside from the overtly delicious in-season pumpkin soup, the spazel and handmade chocolates I’d like to introduce you to my new best friend, apple strudel:

And the scenery. Need I say more? Too bad it was overcast but the view was still incredible. This photo was taken on one of the “Sound of Music” tour stops.

We even made friends with the feather-enabled.

The Mirabel Gardens in Salzburg were stunning!

Next stops? Venice, Florence and Rome!

We began our two week honeymoon excursion in Zurich because I desperately wanted to see the Bontanical Gardens.

Owned by the University of Zurich, these gardens contain countless species of flora from around the world, some of which are extremely rare and even endangered. Three weirdly beautiful and imposing glass and metal domes house cactus and succulents, tropicals, carniverous plants, rainforest denizens and more.

It looks like this as you begin your approach to the greenhouses. The gate to plant nirvana as far as I’m concerned. Swoon!

Once inside you’re greeted by a plethora of green goodness…

Not to mention exotic desert floor flowers.

And feathery leaves with perfect, delicate blooms!

Outside the flower patches are lush and grandiose. Must be all the rain.

The steps towards the exit. Sadly it’s time to go, we have a train to catch.

Next stop?

Austria!

I’m married now, oh boy, superior!

A few days ago I threw on a fancy white dress and veil and sashayed down the aisle, kissed my lovedumpling and said “I do!”

The photographer took oodles of photos but we won’t have those for a few weeks. Luckily my Aunt snapped a couple of pictures. More on the wedding soon!