We arrived in Vienna, via Cesky Krumlov, a couple of days ago and one of the first realisations we had was how similar VIenna feels to Melbourne. Trams, clean streets and rather green. We participated in a walking guided tour of the main historical sites yesterday which was lovely. Ze guide “Valter” appeared to be a raving German queen but was full of laughs and entertaining. The weather is a little on the damp side today so JB has found a movie theatre that features english movies which we plan on checking out. Our concierge at the hotel is rather resourceful attending to our every request. JB has taken to calling him the Magician. Based on what we’ve seen the city is again very pretty with a rich history so we’ll be exploring further over the next days. Tonight we’re hoing to get into the opera – an apparent “must do” when in Vienna. Also hoping to do a day trip out to a castle called Melk. Some pics so far:
State Library and balcony from where Hitler made his famous 1938 speech
St Stephans Cathedral in Stephansplatz
October 16, 2008 at 9:57 pm |
St Stephan, I remember him.
Did he win the Nakayama Grand Jump??
When’s his statue coming? Is a church enough for him??
October 16, 2008 at 9:58 pm |
Make sure you take a tour of the 19th district.
It’s one of my favourite places to eat ham rolls.
October 16, 2008 at 10:01 pm |
Heike de gestruben doomfkopf ist tot!!
Kom bitter Frau Haaman durch der innerstadt
Ich habe nicht gerstrudel das hund ist nicht tot
October 16, 2008 at 10:35 pm |
Vienna, I remember Vienna, Beautiful city indeed. Shame it’s so popular nowdays, I remember it back before the drought when it had water running through the streets and the only way around was on a gondola…who was in that movie?? the gondolas of Vienna?? …. watch your head on those narrow bridges!!!
October 20, 2008 at 10:20 pm |
Vienna, just like Bendigo. All the trams…. all the gold