Friday September 7th 2007Today was another rainy day from start to finish. We started off with a visit to a shopping mall near Spittelau. Just a short underground ride from the hospital (Krankenhaus in German), we arrived just before lunch and bought me some trainers at some ridiculously low price. I hope they last for more than a month! Vienna has more shopping malls than most cities and prices are very reasonable.
The shopping malls are full of cafes and bars. Unlike Britain, somking has not been banned in public places so we chose our seats carefully.We heard on the news that the Pope is visiting Vienna today. I don't think his visit has anything to do with our being here. Austria is a strongly Catholic country and Vienna has its fair share of large churches and basilicas.
Tomorrow is the big day - the Vienna FotoMarathon. Andrew entered last year for the first time and came third out of over 800 entrants. He was the top analogue entrant and his photos can be viewed here. This year it's Dad and Son competing. I don't stand a chance really but it will be a day to remember.All of this will be eclipsed somewhat by another event which takes place on September 8th - Margaret's birthday. Fancy having to trundle around Vienna with a couple of amateur photographers snapping all and sundry when it's your birthday!!! Still, it should be made up for the day after when we shall search out an English-speaking church followed by a birthday surprise.
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