Vienna, Shonbrunn Palace Day 9
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9am bus took us to the Hapsburg's summer palace, fashioned after Versailles. Built in the 13th century and remodeled over subsequent centuries. Our tour of the highlights focused on the main ballroomLäs mer
9am bus took us to the Hapsburg's summer palace, fashioned after Versailles. Built in the 13th century and remodeled over subsequent centuries. Our tour of the highlights focused on the main ballroomLäs mer
Back on board by 2:30. Today's weather was windy and chilly (but no rain) and so we didn't feel much like walking the city ... Well the truth is that Georges has no patience for browsing the shops :).Läs mer
We're listening to a talk by Martin Sloboda, a Slovakian historian on the history of eastern Europe,pre- and post 1918. Fascinating synopsis of the evolution from what was Austria Hungary before WW1Läs mer
It's a beautiful, sunny and warm day in gorgeous Budapest! We walked from our ship (sadly saying good) to the historic Central Market. Vendors of all kinds of produce, meats, sausages, spices on theLäs mer
After the marketplace, our busses took us across the Danube to the palace district in "Buda" side. High up on a hill, the views were incredible. Most of Budapest was bombed during WWII And has beenLäs mer
Since I took many beautiful shots of the city, I'm putting them in one update because each entry is limited to six pictures. The most beautiful vista is from Castle District, looking across at theLäs mer
After our walking tour, we went to Var a Speiz restaurant near the castle for a traditional Hungarian lunch: salad, veal goulash and spaetzle and cake. We sat with Carol, a very interesting retiredLäs mer
After the opera, the busses took us to the beautiful neighborhood housing the exquisite Parliament buildings where we had a walking tour for about 45 minutes. Liz filled us with historic trivia fromLäs mer
Yesterday, Bettina (Tauck) gave an optional walking tour of the area surrounding our hotel to help get pur bearings. I was pretty tired and Georges still draggy, so we ate from the food stands on theLäs mer
We just returned from a BEAUTIFUL dinner at Rhe Academy of Sciences for a delicious dinner: foie gras, mushroom soup, veal steak, chocolate gateau. We were entertained by classical musicians in aLäs mer