What is UP I spent the weekend in Vienna and it was fantastic! Thursday morning Emma, Eric, and I hopped on a train from Budapest and had the most amazing lunch when we arrived in Vienna! The train station was right next to Belvedere Palace which we were very excited to check out. When we arrived we discovered that Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” was on display. It was incredible to see in person – the depth created by the use of different materials was absolutely beautiful.
There were multiple art exhibits in the palace and we had a wonderful time! Here’s us being fools:
Afterwards, we dropped our things off at the Airbnb and got schnitzel at a stand nearby. We stopped for a drink by the river and went downtown to the opera house! They were projecting a live feed of the ballet being performed inside on the side of the building. The dancing and music was beautiful and the weather was perfect to relax outdoors.
The next morning we got breakfast at a fantastic bakery and headed out on a walking tour where we saw various parts of downtown Vienna including Hofburg Palace, the building that contains the only lasting apartment Mozart lived in, and, a wonderful highlight, the first public restroom in Vienna. Afterwards we took the train over to Schloss Schönbrunn. We only saw the gardens but had a wonderful time!
Ok. Viennese wine. Let’s talk about it. We went to a part of Vienna that has multiple wineries and enjoyed a wonderful evening chatting and drinking delicious wine while eating small plates of food. It was nice to find a peaceful space with not many people around in a big city like Vienna. While Emma and Eric spend a few days in Prague I’m back to classes with the memories of wonderful places with these wonderful people.
Julia Takes Europe 
I am totally enjoying your blog and the wonderful pictures! Thank you for sharing and taking me with you! A grateful Cousin! Love you, Jane
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