Sunsets in Embach at
this time of year are bloody affairs. The sky a fiery mess of red and orange,
flaring around the edge of the few innocent cloudlets, all sharply outlined by
the jagged mountains along the Salzach valley. This drama is often preceded by
shafts of light beaming mistily between the peaks like a spots on a
dusty stage set.
Autumn is
a stunning time of year. The days begin with a cloudless blue sky over Embach
from where we can look down on the thick carpet of cloud hiding the valley
below. It might be hours before they see the sun.
The air is
so clear, the surrounding mountains appear zum
greifen nah – close enough to touch. The sun soon chases away the morning
chill and pink light descends down into the village as the sun rises.
As the day
comes to an end, we look west to watch as the mountains and sky paint their
final, dramatic scene – a gory, glorious finale…only to repeated again
tomorrow.
