Nordkette

One of the first afternoon activities offered by the University of New Orleans Innsbruck summer school program was a hike up the Nordkette mountain a few kilometers down river. We were informed about the hike via our group Facebook account. I did not think many people looked at it but was surprised when 217, of 278 total people in the program, showed up to hike this mountain. The power of social networking is amazing. We began the hike through a beautiful park with a few streams and a waterfall. once at the midway point we stopped and most of the group went back while a few decided to keep going. I was one who kept going. I was extremely happy I decided to keep going as once we made it to the top there was an amazing view! there was a nice restaurant that serves Austrian BBQ aka sausage turkey beef, lamb. Having been away from home for over 2 months at this point I was feeling a little home sick. However the great outdoors always has a way of making everything better. It was an excellent hike and made me feel like I was home in colorado. I came down from the hike feeling refreshed and excited for the weeks ahead in Innsbruck.

  

-R