Christine in Liechtenstein

I traveled through 4 countries in one day, visiting one of the smallest countries in Europe, Liechtenstein, this month.  Yes, I drove through Germany, Austria, Switzerland (illegally), and Liechtenstein.  In Switzerland, you have to purchase a vignette to drive on the autobahn.  I didn't realize I would be driving on the autobahn (hoping to skip Switzerland) so I did not purchase one.  This time it worked out.  If you get caught, there is a huge fine.  Usually paid on the spot (so they get their francs).

The folks in Liechtenstein speak German, but use the Swiss franc for money.  So I did not purchase anything there, as I don't want to end up with lots of different money.   Liechtenstein is totally within the Alps.  And one of the few countries that will stamp your passport (for a small fee of 2.50 Euro).  Of course I paid my Euros for this.  Most European Union (EU) countries don't bother to stamp your passport, even if you fly between them.  So when I flew to Amsterdam last year, no stamp.  

Vaduz Castle is a private castle, where the Prince lives.  The mountains in the background are real.  This is just what Europe actually looks like.

The Red House that the tourist bureau lady said everyone visits:

A church, under construction.  Go figure.  I think it's a requirement now that I'm visiting them all.  I mean, it's been hundreds of years since the place was cleaned/fixed, a couple more years won't hurt.

Christine