Vienna


Today was a long day but the skies were blue and we got to 4 markets and one church.  Rode one carrousel and one Farris wheel so a good day.





Tonight is Christmas dinner on board so fingers crossed it is good, it starts with champagne with the gang in the lounge so heading off there now as I have to get dressed.  Sat with a lovely couple of doctors, they were celebrating his 40th bday, we felt old.

4 things today and Bob got 2 mugs, we passed on the one at the Schonbrunn market as is was kind of boring, the mug not the market.


The packing has begun and the count is done to date, not to say more will be bought tomorrow in Budapest, we are at 26.  Which I think is lower than I thought but I am controlling myself and saying, is this something I have not seen before? if I say yes, and is it unique? then I have to do a lap of the market before I can make a purchase.


"Imperial Vienna" Tour & Christmas Markets


Overview
Savor the imperial elegance of romantic Vienna during today’s guided sightseeing tour which will take you past the city’s most famous and beautiful locales. You will see the Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the city’s historic center, rich in architectural marvels, Baroque castles and lush gardens. You’ll also see the majestic Ringstrasse, Vienna’s famed ring road, lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. The afternoon is free to stroll along the Kartnerstrasse, the most prestigious shopping street in central Vienna. Perhaps sample Vienna's famous pastries or you may choose to enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Markets*.


Schönbrunn Christmas Markets


Overview
We will visit the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market, with a giant Christmas tree surrounded by stalls selling a great variety artisanal handicrafts, providing a spectacular festive atmosphere with the scent of mulled wine and ginger bread.


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