Vienna
08.08.2008
28 °C
Thursday 7th August (and overnight)
Started with a bus ride from the ship to the city and did circuit of the Ringstrasse to get an appreciation of Vienna's architecture. Commenced a walking tour with our guide along the Graben and Kohlmarkt pedestrian areas. Vienna is an impressive city with plenty of history and buildings to match, despite being bombed during the last days of the war, the target being the Gestapo head quarters.
Liz bought a lovely pendant and chain in the Frey Willie shop near St Stephens Cathedral and after a relaxing lunch we continued our own exploration of the city including the jewish museum which gave an appreciation of the talent and determination of the jewish community in Vienna. Took the subway back to the ship in the afternoon. The subway is very clean and user friendly so would not have any concerns using it again if we come back.
After dinner went to a concert performed by the Wiener Hofburg orchestra featuring the music of Mozart and Strauss. Also included male and female operatic singers with some funny excerpts thrown in from one of the percussionists. What a great night! Liz and I really got a healthy dose of culture and may even start going to some more when we get home.
Off the Bratislavia today by ship....
Posted by BarryLiz 01:58 Archived in Austria Tagged postcards
The culture how wonderful. The weather seems to be holding up not too hot, not like China. The Games start tonight so that is all we are being feed and the other TV station are doing who knows what.
To keep you up to speed Raymond resigned his job Thursday and starts with Peabody (Wambo) Coal in Singleton later this month. He is now relieved that it has happened.
Talked to Russell the other day seems fine.
By the sounds of it you will be doing a little more travelling, has it wetted your appetite for more?
Take care and enjoy your travels
Love Jan
08.08.2008 by Janice Boy