Our time in Germany and Austria flew by in a whirlwind of activity.   The weather was nothing short of spectacular...which gave us lots of energy!  After a very (very!) cold and snowy Canadian winter, it was a treat to take our morning coffee on the sunny balcony of our holiday apartment, and eat lunch at an outdoor cafe in one of the nearby towns.

We began our trip in the usual way, with a visit to Hammerschmid trachten in Marquartstein, to choose from their overstock children's dirndls, (great savings!).   We  lucked-out and were also able to pick up some lovely ladies' dirndl blouses, linen jackets, and mieders...all at great prices. I do love a bargain - and best of all I love being able to pass our savings on to you!

A couple of days later we were in Salzburg at The Tracht & Country trade show, which was bigger and better than ever, with lots of new exhibitors and products.  We...