We can't believe a whole fortnight has gone by since the last posting! Our last Onka group (more dancing and a celebration of Arthur's Day!) and the school group from Vienna (lots of noise, shoes everywhere and an Austrian convert to HP sauce) have come and gone, the Almcamp proved a great success (see www.soisses.at for all the details), our insurance agent turned out to be an angel in disguise (yes I did say that!) and the repairs to our flat are finally underway. The weather has been really wonderful with almost every day seeing afternoon temperatures in the low to mid 20's and Autumn is slowly turning the valley from green to gold.
October is a quiet month here - although we can never understand why as it is perfect weather for walking and cycling. We have a date with our mayor next week to discuss marketing strategies (more of this in a minute) and we shall be raising with him again the importance of getting the message out to potential visitors that the season does NOT have to end on September 1st!
Our biggest effort though will be to seek the support of the Gemeinde to generate enough materials to take to the NEC Motorbike and Scooter Show at the end of November. To our amazement the cost of a stand there for small businesses is subsidised, which means with some practical support from some of our colleagues in tourism and the business world, we could actually be there! The chance of raising awareness of the merits of biking in Carithia to 130,000 British bikers is rather too good to miss! We already have the first contributions so watch this space.
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Well, if I ever stop teaching, Ican still be a poster boy for HP sauce ... ;-) Parents say the kids loved the week. So small thanks to you!
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