Exhaustion sets in

Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace

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June 20th 2011
We arrived in Vienna early in the morning but a day and a half later than planned. We pushed forward with resolve to get the most out of our day. Exiting the plane, we collected our baggage and headed for the City Airport Train. Our pre-purchased ticket was dated for two days earlier, and John jogged up the platform to inquire whether it could still be used. The agent studied it for a moment a ... read more

Europe » Austria » Vienna

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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