On the Move Prague - Vienna
30 de noviembre de 2023, Republica checa ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
We are on the move today to Vienna, leaving the Sunset Apartments which were very good.
10.45 on time and very busy. Managed to get table seats opposite one another. Blue skies for yet anotherLeer más
Thoughts on Prague
30 de noviembre de 2023, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
We loved Prague. A beautiful, busy, walkable city. Lively bars and food and beers good and reasonably priced.
Would love to return in warmer weather to explore Letna Park and to experience theLeer más
Vienna Day 1
1 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
The ground floor apartment is clean and comfortable but the layout is weird. The shower is opposite the kitchen and separated from the living area by a half wall.
Got a 72 hour ticket for theLeer más
Rathaus Plaza Christmas market
1 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
This evening went on the tram to the Rathaus Plaza Christmas Market. Had a hot chocolate. This was the real deal, from the ice skating rink, and fun fair rides to the lights and enormous ChristmasLeer más
Vienna Day 2
2 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Calamity, we had run out of tea bags so Paul ventured out to the nearby Spar for tea and pastries.
Snowy here today so a house keeping morning. Washing a few clothes, writing a few Christmas cardsLeer más
Belvedere in the Snow
2 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ❄️ 1 °C
1516 Bar
2 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Driven inside by the snowstorm. Back to the bar from yesterday. Well worth a return visit.
Weiner Kaiser Orchester
2 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ 🌬 -1 °C
An evening of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss delivered by a small orchestra with singers and dancers. The Hall was reminiscent of town halls up and down Britain and nicely done. Music and dancing greatLeer más
Spanish Riding School
3 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
Very impressive show. The horses and riders were very well turned out and incredibly well schooled. Most impressive was the finale with 8 horses in the arena together and making intricate crossingLeer más
Vienna Day 3
3 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Busy day planned today. Spanish horses, Opera house tour and football. Thank goodness for a friendly bar to refuel.
Had another walk round Belvedere Park before setting off for the day. What aLeer más
Vienna State Opera House tour
3 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
Tour well worth taking. Some areas highly ornate and original from 1869. Others including the auditorium rebuilt following the war but still lovely. The auditorium itself is not large and apart fromLeer más
FK Austria Vienna v Lask
3 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ 🌙 -2 °C
Made it to the game. Very cold. No milky coffee so had a tea before the game. It was Earl Grey and black. Not sure how many English grounds would serve it. After an indifferent first half we wouldLeer más
On the Move Vienna-Salzburg
4 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ -7 °C
Trains looking a little chaotic after the snow. Lots of delays so we’re taking a later train in the hope it sorts itself out. Meant we had time for a breakfast in the little cafe just outside ourLeer más
Salzburg Day 1
5 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Only the second hotel of our trip so far. Comfortable room with a view of the mountains. Upside is a great breakfast to set us up for the day. Downside, this is Europe so no tea making facilities.
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Hohensalzburg Fortress
5 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Wonderful afternoon wandering around the fortress that dominates Salzburg. Built by Archbishops over several centuries the history of the fortress is explained very clearly through the museum. TheLeer más
Salzburg Day 2
6 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ 🌫 1 °C
Slow start today as it’s raining quite hard. Breakfast and listening to a Strike audiobook. Later may venture out to the cathedral. Can’t see the mountains this morning.
Been on a magicalLeer más
Salzburg Cathedral
6 de diciembre de 2023, Austria
Salzburg Cathedral was much closer to what you expect in a cathedral - a calm and beautiful space. Not much stained glass as it was bombed in the war but painted ceilings and domes instead. Able toLeer más
Hanger 7 Red Bull Museum
6 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
Just been to Hanger 7 the Redbull official museum. It was a great visit with many cars and aeroplanes that Redbull have sponsored over the past 20 years. We finished off with a lovely cake and coffeeLeer más
Augustiner-Bräu
6 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
Chilled last evening in Salzburg at the Augustiner Brewery. Over 400 years old, serving two beers straight from the cask. In a year serves nearly 2 million litres of beer. Beer was excellent.
On the Move Salzburg to Geneva
7 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
This is the biggie. Five hours to Zurich then another couple to Geneva. German trains on strike but shouldn’t affect us except in trains being busier than normal. Currently due to be about 15Leer más
Thoughts on Salzburg
7 de diciembre de 2023, Austria ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
We really enjoyed Salzburg. We knew there would be beautiful old buildings and tremendous views. What was unexpected was the Red Bull museum and the brewery bier Keller. Didn’t know in advance aboutLeer más
Playing on the boats
8 de diciembre de 2023, Suiza ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Spent the morning in the boats that criss cross the lake. Saw the Geneva fountain lots of bird life incredibly clean and clear lake. Now in a creperie having lunch.
Geneva
8 de diciembre de 2023, Suiza ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Only here for one day. A stop over to break the journey. Beautiful blue skies for our journey yesterday but we’ve woken to rain again today. That does seem to be a pattern.
Vision Apartments is aLeer más
On the Move Geneva - Avignon
9 de diciembre de 2023, Suiza ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Waiting for the train to Avignon.
Both trains on time, arrived 3.00pm. We were greeted by a Father Christmas motorbike parade. Very loud. Found the flat ok. Got an oven so pizza for tea.
Avignon Day 1
10 de diciembre de 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Awoke to blue skies and milder temperatures. Making the most of it with breakfast on a square surrounded by Christmas stalls and listening to Christmas music.
Found our way to the Popes Palace andLeer más


































































































































































































































