Spring?

With the longer days, a bit more sun and some green coming out here and there, one might suspect that spring is coming to vienna. But the most reliable sign that the tourist season is coming, is the emergence of the outdoor seating area...and here we have it!



My morning and evening walks are completely in the daylight and I have even graduated to the 3/4 walking pants. A true indication of the changing weather. It is WONDERFUL. I hadn't realized how dark and cold it had been until the sun shined through. It felt like coming out of a cave you have been trapped in for 9 months.

We are enjoying touring the city with two wonderful house guests, here from Oregon. I always learn more about Vienna when we have visitors, and it is great.

Ponys for Everyone!!!

I know it has been awhile since I have blogged, and my mother and brother are just naggy McNaggersons, so I am back in action. Here is a fun little piece of graffiti that greets me on my morning/afternoon walks. When they were running elections here for mayor, the city was strewn with promotional posters for candidates. These posters were often defaced with the traditional mustache or vulgar words. My favorite poster graffiti featured a white haired old man smiling through huge crooked white teeth, and the vandal had made up little word bubble stickers that read, "Apfelstrudel fur Alle!!".

I giggled every time I saw that poster.

It seems to be spring here and it is almost 6pm before it gets dark...sooo, my morning walks are only half of the story now. I also have my afternoon/evening walks to blog about. Seeing the sun and blue skies after what seemed like half a year inside a cave has been rejuvenating and wonderful. I am completely ready for spring and summer.