Once we had negotiated the roadworks in Salzburg the journey to Pertisau was very pleasant. It was strange driving surrounded by mountains and I suppose these were the cause of all the traffic. Less roads due to mountains so heavier traffic. To get to Pertisau we drove down the mountain road to Maurach where there was a cable car to the top of Mount Rofan. We travelled this the next day, the first time on a cable car for me, and it was good fun. The view down from the mountain was desolate as most of the snow had gone.
We could see the edge of Lake Achensee.
In Pertisau we stayed in a very comfortable apartment on the ground floor, the Fortuna. The family who owned and ran it were extremely friendly and we were made to feel most welcome. Pertisau was once a small village with a few shops, a hotel and church. Now it is crowded with apartments for all the energetic who ski and climb mountains. As for us, we wanted to wander around and it was great for that. I was fascinated by the way clouds rolled around the mountains. 
As well as this natural beauty I found a tourist shop that sold hats and many fitted, some were too big! Normally I struggle to find one to fit so I had to buy one. In the Afternoon we drove to the cable car at the foot of Mount Rofan in Maurach. On the way we had to stop for a band marching to the beat of a single snare drum. I love the sound of a drum and the band looked great. Later we were to hear them playing from the other side of the lake. Here they were just marching amused by the Englishman with his iPhone camera.
