Thought I would show you where we live (for those of you who don't know) so you get an idea of what Kitzbuehel is like and why I got stuck here.
Kitzbuehel is a village of approx. 8,000 people in the middle of the Alps in Tirol, Austria. It is the hot spot for the rich and famous from Germany and Austria so it's a bit of a ritzy, glitzy town but good fun as well. Unfortunately shopping wise it's a bit unaffordable as only shops like Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, to name a few are here, which are sponsored by the rich international tourists and german second home owners (tax dodgers) that live here at the weekends. Many of the houses and apartments here are second homes and are empty most of the year. The rent is basically unaffordable unless you are lucky and have a house from your parents or something like that. The locals tend to live in small suburb areas which are a not located in the central area. It's not a big place though and you can bike from one side to the other in about 10 mins or so. It is located in a valley with mountains all around and is a skiing hotspot in winter with the most famous and feared downhill skiing race in winter. The town is really quaint with a medieval walled town area.
We live just outside the town area approx. 5 mins walk away. The property belongs to Mike and there is a carpentry and house building business on the grounds (always something happening) which is leased out. Our house is just a little place (55 sqm) on top of Mike's architecture office. Downstairs is Charly's room and the bathroom and upstairs is one large room with the kitchen, living and bedroom all together.
This year the whole of our apartment will be made into office space and we will be moving into the old family home across the driveway which we are really looking forward to as it's much larger (110 sqm).
I have a painting room on the top floor of the old family home which is pretty cool because I can make a total mess and leave it standing without worrying about paint on the floors or walls or anything else for that matter. Charly comes up with me sometimes and we let rip !
This is our van with the SEP (Stoeckl Egger & Partner) logo on the side which is great for Roadtrips as we can sleep in it. The bike below is our transport (Charly and I) and is really all we need in summer. Looks a bit old lady like but is really practical. In winter we have a sledge or we walk, depending on the snow conditions.
Kitzbuehel has lots of festivals and things on all year round. We have just had the Ferrari Rally with 100 Ferraris in town as well as an Oldtimer Rally. Then there is an international tennis tournament each year, Harley Davidson Festival, Ski Races in winter and lots more !This is our garden in winter !
Well that's Kitzbuehel and where we live so now you all have an idea of the place.
Take care.
Lara, Mike & Charly xxxooo
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