Vienna 2007 Day 1

Thursday 6th September 2007
We arrived yesterday in a downpour of rain at Bratislava Airport to be picked up by Andrew who then drove us to Vienna. Today it is still wet and cold but we went into the city centre to browse the shops.

Strolling around Vienna can be tiring and so we slipped into a cafe for Topfenstrudel and hot chocolate. This photo was taken on Mariahilfe Straße.

St. Peter's Church is one of the most ornate churches in Vienna. We sat for a while while an organ recital raised money for the upkeep of the organ. The church is situated near to Stephansplatz and Graben. From the outside it looks like any old church but inside, the scenes are breathtaking. The church attractas an enormous number of visitors each day.
The Graben is steeped with interesting scenes and eating places.

Public transport in Vienna is second to none. For around €1.50 you can travel on tram, underground or bus to any part of Vienna. It is so relaxing to sit on the tram as it circles the city on the Ringstraße. You will see so many interesting sites like the Opera House, the Parliament building, the Rathaus and the Sacher Hotel.