Where in the World Day 3

Man, this is one that everyone in Denver should have figured out!



Clue for Wednesday's Location:
"The gold flowed here for a second time, after a bust in the Rocky Mountains."

Answer: Innsbruck, Austria

Explanation:

The gold flowed here for a second time.......
-Referring to Olympic Gold, Innsbruck has hosted the Winter Olympics twice,

After a bust in the Rocky Mountains......
-Denver was awarded the Winter Games in 1976, however Denver voters turned down the games due to costs. As a result, Innsbruck was awarded the games for that year.

A few facts about Innsbruck:
-Innsbruck was the host for the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics
-Was also the home of the Van Trapp Family, the inspiration for the Sound of Music
-Downhill skiing was invented in the Alps above Innsbruck



More about Innsbruck, Austria:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041544/