Magically, they then land in a spectacular meadow above Salzburg, a difficult 16 hour hike or a 1.5 hour drive away. The transitions happen seamlessly within seconds. As the children rest in the grass, Louisa asks, "Fräulein Maria, can we do this every day?" I was the only one who laughed out loud.
The movie celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. The Salzburg region is as lovely as ever. That meadow now has a steep, but well-maintained footpath leading intrepid Julie Andrews fans right to the spot. As beautiful as it is, you probably won’t want to do it "every day."
