On the second afternoon we decided to explore the little town of Bad Gastein. This is the city of thermal baths, just like Bath in the UK. Previous kings and queens would take a little holiday here to enjoy the thermal baths known for their healing properties. Unfortunately - to our surprise - today it is becoming a somewhat derelict town compared to it's days of former glory. There are many empty hotels and properties owned by foreigners that have not been refurbished to what they should be. The local council is lacking funds to repair or improve the existing buildings. Thankfully there is still a small and steady stream of tourists coming to this little town: in summer for the walks and hikes in the mountains, and in winter this is ski wonderland. There are many good slopes all around here in the Alps. We took a map and gave ourselves 2h for a walk, giving us enough time to return for a shower and then *running hands on tummy gleefully* t...