Looking back, I judged my favorites by tears. Places that caused tears to involuntarily spring to my eyes must have been the best. Thus it was with the library at Melk Abbey. These pictures are from postcards, internet images and the booklet I bought, since no pictures were allowed.
Anna Aspnes:
ArtPlay Palette Bask
Artsy Transfers Old World
ArtPlay Palette Traveler
Button Threadz 1
Multimedia Read
Abstract FotoBlendz
Travel Template Album
Mini Palette Bookish
Acrylic Alpha
See Word Art 1
Journaling:
There were thousands of leather-bound, gold-trimmed books in floor-to-ceiling ornate, ornamented inlaid wooden shelves, plus a balcony with more shelves, more books. I believe there are a total of 18 rooms like this one (picture is from a postcard, since no photos were allowed), with spiral staircases to reach the upper levels. It took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. It was magnificent, and second only to Hallstatt in terms of my favorite sights on the trip. How I wish I could have seen all the rooms and gone up to the
balcony, then found a book, any book, and sat there to read.
