Only 2 hours in & first bakery craving shot of the trip! Quick stop for snack of quiche & gateau basque. Nom!

Xmas lights in Clermont-Ferrand. Ooooh... sparkly!

Random rest stop in the French countryside. Parked next to Chateau d'Effiat so quick, nippy stroll for a closer look.

Le Taj Mahal, Besancon. Asked if I'd like it "very, very hot", was sceptical (it's France) but wow, had a kick! Yum!

Xmas markets in Basel. Lots of things to see... & eat! Lots of people here too but a very nice atmosphere

Unexpectedly asked to share some afternoon tea. Nom, nom, nom! Hope we aren't having a big dinner (preempting)!

Few beers & dinner with the family @ Alter Keller. Delicious food & good times. Definitely worth the 4,000km drive!

Breakie at traditional German digs. Boiled eggs, cold cuts, etc. Prolly lucky I didn't see schnapps until leaving!

Arrived in Seefeld (in Tirol) to this very pleasant view from our balcony. That'll do! Now, time to go explore...

When you fancy a burger... lucky they have Indonesian chicken curry on the menu for someone else! Nom, nom, nom!

Delicious roast pork & crispy chicken. Some of the best Asian food I've ever had! + a cheeky beer or two. Cheers!

Not a bad breakie spot! Pls excuse empty plates: we were too quick. So included a shot of sweet stuff eaten later

Awesome sunset up top (Hartkaiserbahn) before taking the last run home. Beautiful!

Apres... erm... well, not ski, but playing in the snow. Cheers!

Beer & pizza at Memory Cafe, Ellmau. Delicious! Place seems to be frequented by stars, so got a selfie with Arnie!

Rest stop & a chance to walk through this very cool little gorge (Innersbachklamm). Gem of a find!

Cheers! But... erm... why are we drinking from what appear to be tiny vases??

Hotel room breakfast... at least they left us fresh raisin bread so there's something vaguely nutritious?

Salzburg cathedral organ recital. Some interesting art, esp. in the crypt, but not super impressed with the music

Dinner @ Ichi go Ichi e, Salzburg. Wonderful food (both ramen & rice dishes) & lucky to find space on a Friday night!

Side trip to Hallstatt. Beautiful but bitterly cold in the lakeside shadows. Should have got up earlier... doh!

Arrived in Abtenau to catch last rays of sun, from the balcony & above. Love this place but just here for the night.

Arrived in Steuer... let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...!

Skiing deserted Dachstein West. Snowed all day so ate squashed sanger in telecabin. Hoping pics are better next time!

Good morning Steuer! Bit of snowfall today then?

Xmas dinner with the Stoddards. Thanks for having us guys! More thanks to Nate the chef & helpers, what a spread!

Bluebird day at Dachstein West. Sunrise to those sunset beers top of last lift. Good times!

We're passing the Black Forest today so... coffee & obligatory gateau at our last rest stop in Germany. Super yum!

Bakery aisle & kebab (well, doner meat sandwich) complete our meals for today. Who said road trips aren't healthy?