Hi Everyone!
Sorry
that this week's Austria Scoop is late. I don't know just why I'm late in
posting this weekly but maybe it's because I think the past week will have
changed in some ways since it happened. I guess I’m always looking for the best
in the place.
I
know I’ve said this before but I truly understand why the Allies of WWII said
that European weather is practically schizophrenic in some ways. This week we
went back to the rain and cold with the temperature dipping down into the
thirties once again. Then there is the constant wet. All I can say is…really…again?
You’d think they’d be playing a different tune by now.
For
many years, I had told my husband I wanted a place with four seasons. And I do,
matter-of-fact still do, but the amount of rain that happens here can rival
Seattle in its worst year, I swear. The week ended with rain and it’s in the
forecast for this one as well. As I sit at my desk, typing away, I see gray sky
and the glistening wet rooftops out the window. It’s another reminder that I’m
not in my desert.
Last
week had its moments though as we decided to go to another Eastermarkt here in
Vienna. This one was at the Schönbrunn
Palace this time and it touted as the city’s best. Unfortunately, the set up
left something to be desired. Whereas the Christkindlemarkt took up the whole
inner court of the Palace, this one only took up one corner.
And
that’s reasonable for most things but either the planners grossly
underestimated the number of people who would attend or they didn’t care.
Either way, the trail through the booths was crowded beyond all belief. My
husband had it right when he stated that you could have the seating in the
middle or you could have an easy thoroughfare but you couldn’t have both. They
needed to make the thoroughfare wider or lose the seating. Still, it had some
great items to behold and I found a glass egg that had never been seen before
at the other places.
After
perusing the markt, we decided to do some more walking around the grounds,
which even in their current state of no greenery, are still beautiful. We went
to the Gloriette again in hopes of getting a beer. Once there, we noted the
number of people as even though the day was wet, it was very warm. Meaning lots
of people all having the same idea of having a beer at the top so you could see
an amazing view.
Instead,
we took a little side trail, found a bench and drank some cool water and
talked. It’s times like those I really appreciate having a guy who likes to
listen to me gab. We talked for almost 30 minutes before deciding to find our
way down. As we left, we promised each other we’d be back before it became too
hot for long walks.
This
week’s pictures come from Schönbrunn.
The one at the top is from the fake ruins that are on the ground. Apparently,
sometime in the 1700s it became fashionable to have Roman ruins on your estate.
If you had them, it was wonderful, if you didn’t you made them yourself via the
designer of the day. The second picture is of the Neptune fountain, that is
still dry at this time of year, and the Gloriette in the background.
Hope
you enjoyed this little look into Austria. See you all next week!
Lynn
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