Sorry this will be quick but the Euro Cup is on behind me and I bought Angus a German souvenir when we were in Vienna - so now I really need Germany to win!
Anyways, Vienna is incredible (best city we have seen so far). We started off our second day at a HI Hostel (thanks for the tip Lucy, you were right the strawberry yogurt makes it all worthwhile) which was in Huttledorf on the outskirts of the city but it was clean and safe and our roommates were very nice (everyone has been wondering about the hostel situation so I thought I would take a second to fill you in). Our first stop was the Belvedere Palace which was amazing! The gardens were incredible and completely surpassed all of my Palace fantasies. When they finally dragged me away, we went to see the Catacombs under Stephansdom where we had the worlds best tour guide who repeated everything in three languages and had no idea what he was saying when reciting the English version. But we saw Bishops innards and bones from the black plague so it was definitely a success. Next we tried some of Viennas famous Sachertorte (as per Mitchels recommendation) which also exceeded expectations. Our favourite part of Vienna though was Am Hof square which houses the Church of 9 Angels where Mozart held his first performance. The whole square was surrounded by adorable old building and used to be a jousting square - giving it a rather exciting history. It also had these tiny little fire engines that are housed in a old stable (or something) and we had a lot of fun watching them come and go. Finally, we went to a castle, only to find that it had been invaded by the EuroCup (and the worlds largest shoebox which is simply too cool to describe here). So we spent a good half hour listening to Austrians cover American songs that they did not know the lyrics to.
Spain just scored so I have to go pay attention now but I will get Gina to desribe our epic night train ride.
Megan
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I SO much appreciate the writing that you girls are doing as you trek across Europe. It so much better hearing about it now when the energy and excitement are fresh !! Vienna sounds fabulous !! Must have gotten a bit wild after the Spanish victory. Please be careful; and continue to have a great time !
We love your notes and are enjoying your trip vicariously. We are keen to see Vienna now. I'll write Angus that you are thinking of him!
Gord/Donna
remember: the result of the euro08 was....
liverpool 1 germany 0
go fernando torres!
Really enjoying your posts. Wonder if you're in Interlaken yet, and how was Venice? All quiet in Topsham, and the Spaniards are doing well at Wimbledon as well as in soccer.
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