It's funny, but there are many interesting things that you notice like this. Like the selling of alcohol in supermarkets, the comfort with which pedestrians cross roads in seemingly impossible gaps of traffic and the amazing public transport system in Vienna- all a bit different to our norm, but pretty good all the same. We would have to say that Vienna was beautiful and the people very hospitable, and their breakfasts... amazing. Now the Austrians are a people who love their bread, and for Jess and I, this is heaven. Spreads like jams, cream cheese and goose liver pate on half-rolls, with OJ and tea as a matter of course- best breakfasts ever.
Another funny thing, we were looking for a ˝general history of Austria˝ museum, but could only find arts exhibits etc in the museum quarter (I know, the name should have given it away). Anyway, it took a full hour to figure out that Austria has so much history and culture (its just chokas with the stuff), that it has very specific museums (i.e. museums of: film, mod art, fine art, silver, carriages, royal jewels etc etc etc). Once we had worked this out, we had to decide on which one to go to! We ended up settling on an exhibition in the National Library called ˝Blutige Geschichten˝ or ˝Bloody Histories˝, a look into the history of violence and murder and their representation in the media (bible, books, posters, film, news etc).
Don´t worry, we´ve sampled plenty of beer, both dodgy and good schnitzel (one may have been birdseye crumbed fish), and seen lots of sites. We were lucky enough to be in Vienna during the European Soccer Semi-Finals. Lots of drinking in the streets, revelry, bright colours and singing Spanish, Russian, German and Turkish fans. A great time to be there really. We´re now in Budapest- as beautiful as Vienna, just a little less cleaned over the last 100 odd years.
We are very well, enjoying the sun, taking lots of photos with our digi and Holga cameras, and, to be honest, not missing zou at all. Only kidding. Drop us a line with a comment, enjoy the photos and stay tuned (or dialled in??) for our next installment.
Love Jezz and Jess
P.S. I hope its looking like rain there, it keeps on pouring down every evening here (a bit like byron bay), so it gets to 3ó degrees during the day (sorry mum, my nose is burnt already), then the sky opens as Jess and I are enjoying a local beer or three. Very refreshing
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Have zou left? Didn't even notice.
Very funny mate
How wonderful. We are so happy for you both. Sounds like the occasion was fraught with danger but rather romantic too. Jeremy you managed to propose in typical style. (That's your style -not anyone else's). Well done Jess for keeping him on his toes. It is an occasion that you will both surely look back on with love and laughter and a great story to tell children and grandchildren. We look forward to more stories as you travel the world.
Love from Mum and Denis xox
Typical Mum, doesn't give me a mention in her comment even though I set it all up for her =D /
Congratulations guys! It's fantastic to hear! I am incredibly jealous of your travels so far. Sounds like a hoot! Unfortunately working at Wendys is not as exciting and rewarding! =P /We saw a Thai airways take off from the airport as we left a bit after 4pm on Tuesday. Would be nice to think it was the 2 of you jetsetting across the globe! Enjoy the rest of your Hungarian Extravaganza! Can't wait for the next installment! Xave xx
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