Thursday 12^th March

Today we had a trip to Pertisau by the Achensee. We had a ride on a horse drawn sleigh – though it was mostly on wheels as the roads were largely clear of snow. At the outer end of the run we stopped for a gluwein. On return to Pertisau, after having lunch we tried to find some of the chalet school locations Anna had asked us to look out for, but without much success. Pertisau is quite spread out and the local tourist office was shut until 2pm by which time it was almost time to go so we were unsuccessful.

We found a cafe for a drink before returning to Jenbach but it was a bit strange. The place itself was an odd mixture delicatessen and "natural products" (soaps and the like) with a few tables down the side of the deli counter. To use the loo you had to ask for the key! That was the only time we came across that during our stay in Austria.

Still it was a pleasant day and the scenery was magnificent.