I spent the past two days in Vienna. I left early on Tuesday and arrived in the afternoon. The bus ride was so nice that I almost didn't want to get off; they had TV screens, so I watched a solid 4 hours of Friends. Nothing beats a productive afternoon!
This was my first time staying in a hostel, and my place set the bar really high. Great location, fun atmosphere, super friendly staff (and less than 15 euro a night - yay). After checking in on Tuesday, I put on my running clothes and ran/walked around the city for a few hours. When I got back I met my roommate, a really sweet woman named Elisa from Milan. We walked around the city for a few hours that night, spending a bit of time at a film festival and exploring the city center. Having been to Vienna before, she was my personal tour guide. I happily let her take control of orienteering. :)
I was exhausted after that, and we both passed out in our surprisingly comfy beds. We were the only people that night in our four-bed dorm. I went for a short run the next morning and basically let my nose lead the way. There are SO many bakeries and adorable cafes, and I could smell fresh bread and pastries the whole time. Elisa and I had breakfast with our new roommate Daniella when I got back. She was a girl my age from Berlin, and she was a lot of fun to talk to.
After that, Elisa and I took to the city again. We spent about four hours together before going our separate ways. She told me to let her know if I'm ever in Italy and need a place to stay. (That's for you and me, Eri!) I explored some more famous spots in the city (my favorite was Shonbrunn Palace and the gardens surrounding it) until the evening. Then I headed back to the hostel and spent some time talking to a guy from Vancouver, Canada - practically my neighbor!
Overall, Vienna was a really great experience. The people that I met there are SO friendly. Also, the public transportation was extremely easy. I wasn't sure that I would really appreciate Vienna (I'm not particularly artsy or musical), but I would definitely recommend a visit if you're ever in Europe.
In other news, I met with two of my professors today via Skype, along with some of the teachers here at the school. It will get pretty busy in the coming weeks, but I know that God will get me through each day. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!
The Gloriette
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