We have a little bit of a lazy morning start to our day. We planned out what we wanted to see and there is no need to rush. We start our day by walking a few blocks to see the Rathaus. No this is not where they send people who snitch on others, it is […]
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Albertina Museum
The apartment location is really convenient to the sights. It is a very small studio compared to what we have had so far. We mainly picked it because of its location. Carol is not happy with the overall cleanliness of the place. There are little noticeable things that if they corrected would make it a […]
The Summer Place
Heading out to the summer quarters of the poor Hapsburg family. I am sure it will be like a studio flat or something. After all, it’s just a summer vacation place. We walk to the U bahn and find a station while looking for another one. Our U4 train leaves from here, so we buy […]
Cribs Hapsburg Style
Today will be a Royal day. We are going to visit the Hapsburg Empire starting with the Imperial Palace. To get there you walk through a grand entry facade from Michaelsplatz with four giant Hercules statues making you feel small. We pay and enter the palace and are provided with included audioguides. The first part […]
Train to Vienna
Our train leaves this morning at 0702. We get to the station a little earlier so we can buy some sandwiches, pretzels, and coke for our journey. We also go to McDonalds for another breakfast and with the few remaining Zlotny, buy one last pastry as well. Then onto our train which leaves pretty much […]
Trick Fountains and Mozart
We get up planning to catch an 0825 bus from the train station to Hellbrunn Castle. We are out the door a little before 0800. I had asked the desk clerk if there was a stop nearer than the station and she told me Keisler near the mall. As we approach The corner of Keisler, […]
The Hills are Alive
We plan to catch the 0810 boat out of town for the 0828 train to Salzburg. We grab a few pastries from the local bakery on the way. The ride and connection goes smoothly and we are in Salzburg at 1048. We stop at the Tourist Information place to get a city map and while […]
Hiking in Hallstatt
We sleep in today catching up on our rest. We walk up the block to get some coffee and pastries for breakfast in our room. I catch up on the website entries and Carol catches up on her social life and e mails. We finally leave the room about 1145 and head out for some […]
From One Lake to Another
I start the day off with a tactical error. The alarm goes off but Carol does not wake up and put it on snooze like she usually does. I decide to let her sleep another 20 minutes. Not a good choice as after breakfast she stresses out because we have to rush a bit to […]