Austria

Austria – in Europe – where we went for many a family holiday. Either on a lake like Worthersee, or on a bicycle ride along the Danube, Donau et al. Great memories of a beautiful country.

To the Alps for a family gathering

August 19, 2018Family Roots, TravelAlps, Austria, Riesenrutschbahn, Shearers, WortherseeMatt Shearer

We gathered – 17 of us – at an old Monastery in the Austrian Alps. Schnitzels and lederhosen all round. Alpine Rollercoaster

Alpine Rollercoaster

August 10, 2018TravelAlps, Austria, Riesenrutschbahn, ShearersMatt Shearer

The personal rollercoaster at Wildpark Assling. Also known as a riesenrutschbahn.

Visiting Amy in Vienna with Wendy – April 2002

April 18, 2002TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Vienna, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a great trip in Vienna visiting Amy. We saw all the great sights, just hung out, and had some great nights out at the lesser known clubs and bars.

Visiting Amy in Vienna with Eddy Pittson

August 15, 1998TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Eddy Pittson, Prater, Schönbrunn Palace, Soul Sugar, ViennaMatt Shearer

Eddy Pittson and I just had an epic trip to Vienna. ABSOLUTELY EPIC.

Worthersee in Austria, 1995

August 9, 1995TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lake, Lori Shearer, Virginia Shearer, WortherseeMatt Shearer

Retro. Not sure if I was actually on this holiday. Still. Another great looking time at the wonderful Austrian Lake – Worthersee.

Summer 1995 – Holiday in Austria

August 5, 1995Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Blue VW Bus, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Lori Shearer, Pool, Shearers, SwimmingMatt Shearer

More shots of the holiday I wasn’t on. This summer I was busy playing drums with Adam Drake, Eddy PIttson and Alex Meadows.

InterRailing with Jim – Summer in Germany & France

August 3, 1990TravelAustria, Euan Black, France, Germany, Interrailing, James Magnus, Jill Black, Kaiserslautern, Kate Black, Nice (France), Saltzberg, Scott Black, TrainMatt Shearer

Retrospective Post. In the summer of 1990, James Magnus and I went on a 3 week interrailing trip, through France, Germany, and Austria. While we went high and wide, we did spend a lot of time hanging out with Scott Black in Kaiserslautern – we knew a good thing when we had it. We visited.m … Continue reading InterRailing with Jim – Summer in Germany & France →

Shearers Waterski on the Worthersee – Lake in Austria

August 27, 1988TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Martini, Russel Shearer, Virginia Shearer, Waterski, White VW, WortherseeMatt Shearer

Retro post. Family Holiday in Austria, at the Worthersee.

1986 Holiday in Austria – Worthersee

August 30, 1986TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, White VW, WortherseeMatt Shearer

On holiday on the Worthersee in Austria. First time around. Dad’s boat in tow. Russ is wearing his Smithsonian T-Shirt, a present from Tee Tee (Grandmother Elizabeth Rusling)

Cycling Trip in Austria; Stop in Vienna

August 10, 1986Family Roots, TravelAlmdudler, Amy Shearer, Austria, Bicycle, Cycling Trips in Europe, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Russel Shearer, Schönbrunn Palace, Shearers, Summer, ViennaMatt Shearer

A great cycling trip in Austria. This roll shows a set of pictures from Vienna.