Off to Vienna via train from Munich. It was a five hour trip. Got to see some of the beautiful countryside as the train moved along. Arrived in Vienna at approximately 2 pm. Henri suggested a slow paced afternoon just walking around getting acquainted with the city. It is Old world and new world at the same time. Amazing that some of the architecture and statues throughout the city are so old
Henri got up early for breakfast which is included in the hotel price. Not the kind of breakfast we have in the states. More like bread, meats, cheeses, juice, boiled eggs, yogurts, cereals...looking for the big omlettes or the Denneys big meals, not here. You can probably find such a menu but one would have to look around for it.
Went around town checking out the museums, statues (there's lots of them), some grub and a fantastical tort for desert. Went to the Shoenbrunn Palace a visit not to be missed while in Wein. Getting around town is pretty easy with the mass transit or one can do the hard core walking tour.
Left Wein to Ireland in morning and arrived in Dublin around 3pm. It is about a 3.5 hour flight but once in Ireland had to do the Customs thing. Once arrived in Gorey, County Wexford had the first PINT of Guinness, it was the best. Henri split to seek out his distant cousins, the Irish Leprechans so do not expect to see him for a bit.
View of the Schonbrunn Palace
Henri's meal: Real Vienna Sausage
One of the many fountains.
View of Vienna from the top of the St. Stephans church dome. 300 plus stairs to get to the top.
Henri posing at Schonbrunn Palace. It is so massive that a one day trip is not enough.
The architecture throughout town is amazing.
Vienna is all about music and culture. Did go on a tour of the Opera Haus.
Stopped by a local church. Henri had to take his cap off in respect.
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