Vienna

Today's adventure was exploring Vienna by bicycle, 11 miles to be exact. 🚲 What a cool way to explore the city although you do have to be very aware of your surroundings due to the local bicyclist, pedestrians, cars, scooters, and tram system.

We rode along the Danube canal filled with bars, restaurants, community gardens, and some amazing graffiti. This included excursion stopped in Stadtpark, a city park in the middle of this bustling city. Stadtpark is also the home of Kursalon, a music hall, and the statue of Johann Strauss II. Of course, Vienna is the home of classical music Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence.

Our bike tour allowed us to spend some time at the Imperial Palace. We were able to see the stables of the Lipizzaner horses.

There is no finer place to attend a classical concert than the classical Music Capital of the World. This unforgettable experience was a mixture of the most popular compositions by Viennas most faved composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Johann Strauss II presented by local musicians. No pictures or videos were allowed, a wonderful reminder to just BE in the moment.Read more