Roman Walls

First Two Days

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July 24th 2008
I had planned to write an entry last night before I went to bed. However, because of the time change and my inability to sleep I was unable to do so. I will fill you in though, don't worry. I arrived in Austria approximately 30 minutes late from my layover in Paris to the loving arms of Mateja and her mother. My inability to sleep in the plane was caused by my growing excitement as I closed i ... 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