Our last full day in this city. There are seriously endless places to visit here. If you were a resident you could occupy your weekends easily, however history and gallery overload was beginning to set in. If you were a resident you, would need choices on the weekend ' cause apartment living is limiting!
We had realised earlier in the week that visiting the Sacher Hotel and consuming its famous cake would be better during the week...but it didn't fit our plans. Arriving in the centre area this morning confirmed that Saturday would be busier. Tour groups proliferated...maybe they are here for weekend breaks? We located our venue for tonight's concert and then gradually made our way to the Hotel. Yes, there was a queue but not too long. After 20 mins we were sitting at a lovely corner table. As we were about to give the waiter our order we had a phone message from Tammi. She had been at the Preliminary Final and THE TIGERS HAD WON! Much excitement from me as I shared the news with the waiter. He was politely pleased for me!!!
Tony and I agreed that we liked the Sachertorte although some say it is dry. We thought it light, not too chocolatey, a nice tang with the apricot jam and the icing was not too heavy. Combined with a delicious soup beforehand, we left the Hotel satisfied that that was lunch.
Tony patiently followed me around the expensive shopping precinct and I eventually bought myself a souvenir...a soft scarf. We returned to the unit mid-arvo as our concert started at 6pm.
This concert was at the Mozarthaus, a place where the musician stayed and worked. It took place in an intimate below-ground level, highly fresco-ed room. The four musicians obviously enjoyed what they were playing and the music was lively and identifiable. It was a fun concert. Remaining patient and again appreciating the musicianship, Tony's word for classical music is "disjointed!"
Emerging in twilight it was time for tea. Although Tony had eaten a Weiner schnitzel earlier in our trip, he wanted to eat one in Vienna. We found a pleasant pub-like eatery and the schnitzel was delightful...simply cooked with lemon garnish ,potatoes and salad.
Another easy train ride home on this most-used system, with our " boxes" all ticked.
Taken by a lovely Romanian lass.
One of THOSE groups. Thought that the flower was a better indicator than an umbrella or a sign.
Shopping amongst the architecture.
Two contented musicians.
One contented attendee.
...and a contented Tony!
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Glad you got your priorities right at last and had the cake, and in the right place. Well done.
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