Danube Tower and St. Peter's Church

The day started with great promise with the sun shining. We took the UBahn to VIC (Vienna International Centre) and then walked past the UN complex towards the tower. It looked as though we would enjoy good views of Vienna.

When we got to the top of the tower (175 metres) the weather began to change. Snow began to fall and clouds descended upon Kahlenberg. The viewing gallery was windy and cold but I took a few photos in different directions from the tower.

This photo shows the view to the south overlooking the United Nations complex where our son, Andrew, works at present. He has just returned from an assignment in Nairobi, during which he managed to spend a day in the Masai Mara on safari.

Then we went to Schwedenplatz and walked to Zanoni and Zanoni for a welcome meal and drink. from there we went to Stephansdom and then on to St. Peter's Church, one of the most ornate in Vienna, where we spent some time in prayerful reflection as well as admiring the interior. In contrast to Stephansdom, which is packed out with tourists clicking cameras, this church provides a more worshipful atmosphere.

From St. Peter's church we walked down the beautifully decorated Graben. The fine but cold evening offered us the opportunity to take a number of photos of this beautiful street.