A simple blog about a Californian's life in an Austrian village.
The goal is to live in a small Austrian village with my Austrian wife and our 4 yr old while learning everything about this beautiful corner of the world. We will live on the second floor of my in-law's house in a two bedroom apartment while skipping around in flowery fields like the one on "The Sound of Music". Well, maybe not the skipping part:)
The village is called Windischgarsten. Located in the lower half of Upper Austria, it is an amazingly beautiful area of the Alps known for skiing, hiking and biking. I don't have any local friends, I haven't learned the language, and I have no idea where I'll work. This could get really interesting. No problem right?
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Just chill'n with my homey on a Sunday Afternoon
Here we are at the archery range on top of the mountain behind our house. There are some killer views up here!
My name is Gabe Horton. I'm 37 years old and I work, or to be more accurate, I "worked" as a real estate broker in a California beach town called "Ventura" for the past 9 years. Today I live in Windischgarsten, Austria with my wife, Yvonne, and our 4 year old son, Noah. Our reasons for moving are mostly family related with a little bit of adventure seeking mixed in. Please join me while I learn the ways of this country, learn a new language and hopefully find a job!
Here's where we live. The top floor is a built-out apartment. Notice the flowers on the living room & kitchen balcony. Yvonne's mom gave her the duty of watering them everyday. Ha ha! The round structure in the front is new. There's a table with chairs in it. The table is used to support your beer while singing drinking songs:-)
Our ride, a 2000 Toyota Avensis. It's a diesel powered 4-door hatchback with front wheel drive. We may have to get an AWD car for the winter snow.
Noah looking for ducks at his favorite park down the street. I try to take him here on morning walks to poop him out a little.
I put this picture here to remind me to get out and lose a few pounds! C'mon Gabe, geesh, you're in the Alps. Go ride!
My partner in crime, Noah. This kid is just completly awesome.
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I keep asking for an archery range behind our house, but... the neighbors!
ReplyDeleteMiss you guys!