Austria!

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:

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.

Outskirts of Salzburg

We even made friends with the feather-enabled.

Quack

The Mirabel Gardens in Salzburg were stunning!

Mirabel Gardens

Next stops? Venice, Florence and Rome!

Switzerland, also known as the first stop the tour…

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!

Zurich Botanical Garden Greenhouses

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

Zurich Botanical Garden Greenhouses

Not to mention exotic desert floor flowers.

Zurich Botanical Garden Greenhouses

And feathery leaves with perfect, delicate blooms!

Zurich Botanical Garden Greenhouses

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

Zurich Botanical Garden Greenhouse daisy flowers

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

Zurich Botanical Garden Steps

Next stop?

Austria!

So…

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!

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