The Flute

This was used to humiliate people. The instruments, usually trombones and flutes were made of wood, brass or iron, with an iron hoop at the top that went around the neck. The person’s fingers were places as though on finger-holes and screwed down. This punishment was for musicians who played badly. No busking until you were really good!

An Icky Rainy Day

July 14th 2012
We got off to a bit of a slow start this morning, the beds were really comfortable. We had a nice breakfast, and we made our own lunch to take with us today. Our first stop was to get the Vienna Card, which allows us 3 days of unlimited transportation and discounts at certain museums and events. In order to get the card we had to go to the train station, instead of taking the tube there we decided ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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