recognize this lakefront?
how about this gazebo? (hint: "timid and shy and scared am I of things beyond my kin")
how about this tree line? do I look like I have confidence in confidence alone?
the lake district around salzburg: so pretty!
mirabelle gardens, salzburg; sadly that woman was not jumping to the correct "do-re-mi" step
volksgarten, vienna austria. the view from an inexplicable ionic temple in the middle of the park
this is supposed to be a river in the stadtpark
view from the north tower of the stephandom, vienna's major church, and yes, that is the design of the roof. isn't that cool?
vienna
who knew?Sound of Music tour was a bit of a let-down. Beautiful places, but a lot of time on the bus, and a tour guide who tried far too hard and seemed insincere. also, it was four hours long. and no one but anna and I sung along when she played the soundtrack. Anna posited that it might be a form of masochism, going on the tour while not liking the movie. I did get a whole baguette that I was able to eat on the train to Vienna (a triumph for my stomach). Hence, the title of this post (and of course, a reference to "the Ballad of John and Yoko").
We got into Vienna about 22:00, and were able to walk about five minutes to our hostel, which is pretty fancy as far as hostels go. It's quite shiny, with leather couches and electronic keys and lockers. We're in an all-girl, four-person dorm, with (semi-verboten) access to the fire escape and a sloping roof. It's really nice. I was pretty wiped, so I just went to bed, and Anna hung out with Rachel, our British roommate for the night, and apparently she ran into the two guys we met in Brussels, which is pretty cool, seeing these people by chance more than once.
This morning, we had a bit of a lie in, the first opportunity we've had to do so in almost a week, then went to the park, a huge flea market/regular market, another park to enjoy the hummus we bought at above market, and St. Stephen's (with catacombs, which were suitably creepy). It's been a nice day, but I don't know if I'm up for eating an actual meal tonight. I don't want to get sick again, and I think if I hold off for a little longer on fruit and rice cakes and mild foods, my good health will last. we'll see.
Much love from Vienna (which I like a lot!)
7 comments:
The way things are goin'....sounds like you are finding so many key sites and activities. It must be a weird thrill to have the SOM set all around you. The Pergamon altar must have been amazing, all those Giants getting whupped by Athena. I love the pictures and want some for my desk. We are getting ready to go to the beach and eat crabs, summer ritual. Love you lots,
Mom
SOUND OF MUSIC tour! how could it not be fabulous . . .
Ooooh Vienna - just as I remember; even though you were going light on the cuisine, hope you had some of the exceptional pastries, always a comfort. They were also good in Salzburg, but alas you are gone. Keep singing. L, M
...just remembering a SOM memorable evening in which you and Walt had significant "roles". Have an idea for sometime between your and Anna's return from The Grand Tour and subsequent return to school.... Smile.
dude, got your post card! it was awesome! hope things are going well :)
Charlotte, I have (somehow, I don't know HOW!) forgotten the details of your massive itinerary.
Will you be in London when HP is released?
I wanted the part of at least one of the Van Trapp children in 4th grade..but they only gave me a part as a servant at the party serving wine. So I jumped right into your photos to shake that memory off, Thanks !
Still looking for photos of the town folk ? Whatup Char?
Anna would be great to stand next to a local for photos as part of a "inside the grand tour township project"They could be projected on screens behind one act plays of memorable moments on our grand tour. Just a thought. Love all the literary vignettes.I've never been to Europe so this is fun.Keep 'em coming
Love, Susan OOOO
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