Sonntag, 27 Jänner
Started off my day with a perfectly formed omelette, complete with a cumquat in the middle (which apparently taste like orange marmalade):
Later, I went on a self guided tour of some of the city's major landmarks, using my guide-map given to me at orientation. It was bitterly cold, the kind that makes you snotty and your hands completely numb (not helpful for photo taking), but the sights were totally worth it:
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| Votivkirche, a neo-gothic church constructed in commemoration of the failed assassination attempt of Franz Joseph I. |
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| Can you imagine, an entire cathedral build just for you? |
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| A Vivaldi dedication. |
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| Parliament |
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| Parliament, with an Athena statue gilded in gold |
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| Volksgarten |
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| Roman ruins! The original founding site of Vienna. |
Yet later, I attended a concert of Mozart's last symphonies (No. 39, 40, 41), conducted by world-famous conductor Simon Rattle, at the renowned
Musikverin. 6 Euro for standing room. Not bad.
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| There Mr. Rattle is, in front with his crazy white curly hair! Bilbo Baggins, anyone? |
Finally, we went out to the
Operncafe, which happened to be open until this late hour (on a Sunday!), for a bite to eat. I ordered a most delicious
Nusstorte, a nutty cake that reminded me of the wafer-like Manner candies around here. Most delicious cake I've ever eaten:
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