Vienna....wow, what grandeur!

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Clearly the power-house of Europe, Vienna has greeted us with its' mind-blowing grandeur. At every twist and turn of its narrow cobbled streets there's another breath-taking palace, monument, cathedral. And the city heaves with people; tourists in their thousands as well as hospitable and friendly locals.

And it was warm and sunny, thankfully, after a very chilly start to our trip. We spent yesterday just wandering, and orientating ourselves. And came across a few gems, such as the oldest church in Vienna, RC of course, (Saint Ruperts), where the choir was practising. Magical! And on our way home we chanced upon a wee market full of locals enjoying wine, beer and cheese. So that's what we enjoyed for dinner. Must say I am getting a taste for their beer! And the cheese was almost as good as Cartwheel Creameries from the Pohangina Valley.

A trip to a classical orchestra, complete with opera singers completed an extraordinary day.

Day two.....who knows what is in store........

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Photos

Austrian beer and cheese
A perfect meal!

The crypt in St Ruperts Church
The 800 year old remains of a martyr, preserved by salt, in St Ruperts Church.

St Ruperts Church
Stunning acoustics.