Today was a class field trip to the Vienna State Oprah House. Half of the place was destroyed by a bomb during the second world war. The front however is the original artwork from 140 years ago or so. The building is rich with history and beautiful scupltures and impressions. The guided tour allows you to see the room in which the emporer himself spent his time during intermissions. It is not open to the public, but one may rent the room during intermission for a mere 500 euro/20 minutes. That seems a little pricey to me...
I also successfuly navigated myself thru the Austrian system of transportation and its system of districts. I live in Perchtoldsdorf, the first district South of Vienna. It is a beautiful town built about 500 years ago. According to Wiki:
"constructed during Babenberg rule, while the region was part of the March of Austria, to defend newly conquered territories on behalf of the Ottonian
and Salian emperors.The Duchess Beatrix established a hospital in 1407, now
demolished, and an attached church which still survives.The conflict between
Frederick III and Albert VI started an unstable period in the region. In 1446,
many homes in the town were burned during the invasion of John Hunyadi, the
regent of Hungary. During this time, the castle was occupied by various rival
forces, including mercenaries of the King of Hungary from 1477 until 1490
when Maximilian I reestablished Habsburg control over the area. This
turbulent period interrupted the construction of the Peel tower which started in
1450 and was finished about 1521. This tower and other fortifications permitted a successful defense of the city against the Turkish troops during the Siege of Vienna in 1529. But, a later
Turkish assault on 16 July 1683 before the Battle of Vienna effectively destroyed the town, and many residents were killed or enslaved."
I also successfuly navigated myself thru the Austrian system of transportation and its system of districts. I live in Perchtoldsdorf, the first district South of Vienna. It is a beautiful town built about 500 years ago. According to Wiki:
"constructed during Babenberg rule, while the region was part of the March of Austria, to defend newly conquered territories on behalf of the Ottonian
and Salian emperors.The Duchess Beatrix established a hospital in 1407, now
demolished, and an attached church which still survives.The conflict between
Frederick III and Albert VI started an unstable period in the region. In 1446,
many homes in the town were burned during the invasion of John Hunyadi, the
regent of Hungary. During this time, the castle was occupied by various rival
forces, including mercenaries of the King of Hungary from 1477 until 1490
when Maximilian I reestablished Habsburg control over the area. This
turbulent period interrupted the construction of the Peel tower which started in
1450 and was finished about 1521. This tower and other fortifications permitted a successful defense of the city against the Turkish troops during the Siege of Vienna in 1529. But, a later
Turkish assault on 16 July 1683 before the Battle of Vienna effectively destroyed the town, and many residents were killed or enslaved."
Very much loving Austria and the way of life here. The Nutella ice cream is one of the best things in my life and the family here is so nice and welcoming. It seems to be simple and beautiful. I do miss the warm beaches of Hawaii and being able to strike up a conversation with any stranger. :)
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