The last several months have been really busy with the launch of my new Wildflower Watercolor book and all the work that comes with it. And also filming for my upcoming Watercolor Floral intensive Course (I’ll talk about it very soon!), I was exhausted and burnt out. So this trip was the perfect getaway and long break for both me and P.
We took it slow and did not bother about ticking off lists of places to visit. The quiet felt like a balm for our weary minds.
An unexpected turn
The first few days of our trip was really rainy and dense fog surrounded us all the time. I’ll be honest, it dampened our spirits (quite literally!). The promised stunning views seemed lost in the thick veil of mist.
On one of the days we decided to go on a long 5 hour hike up the mountains, hoping against hope that the fog would eventually lift and the sun would shine through. But as we trekked, our shoes became soggy, and water crept into our socks, reaching our feet. It was uncomfortable, to say the least, and we still had a long way to go.
We were disheartened by the weather. Yet, we made a pact to stop complaining and instead embrace the adventure for what it was. With this shift in mindset something magical happened.
Wildflowers adorned in dewdrops
We started enjoying the mystical mountain forests and observed the little dewdrops that adorned the delicate alpine wildflowers.
Even though it was a popular hiking region, there were absolutely no people around on that rainy day. We started enjoying the tranquility of nature in its purest form. The gentle pitter patter of the rain, the occasional distant cow bells and the whispers of nature were our constant companions.
These bending trees made us feel like we were in a mystical movie
The foggy pine forests
It was a gentle reminder that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places.
In the midst of the foggy paths and rain-soaked socks, this adventure tested our resilience and reminded us that nature’s gifts are ever-present, regardless of the weather.
The main highlights
As the days unfolded, so did the weather, treating us to beautiful, clear days that made our trip truly unforgettable.
I want to share the main highlights of this trip, which are not to be missed when you are there.
The Hochkönig Region, Hohe Tauern National Park, East Tyrol and Tyrol in Austria.
These alpine regions are filled with quaint little towns, gigantic mountains, gorgeous gorges and lots of waterfalls. Instead of going into every little detail of the trip, I’ll let these pictures do the talking.
Don’t forget to read the caption under the pictures, I’ve shared more details about the places there.
We stayed in Dienten, the small town that you see here nestled between the mountains. When we were there, we came up here every morning to enjoy this breathtaking view of the valley and the Hochkönig mountains.
The neighbouring town of Maria Alm is absolutely picturesque. Everything looked so romantic in the gloomy weather.
Austria is filled with mountain huts. They serve