Monthly Archives: February 2017

Random shots from the end of our stay in Vienna

City Hall (19th-century Gothic revival) Site of the house where Beethoven died (a few blocks from our hotel) No explanation needed Heron in a park near where I lived for a while in 1972 Thursday, February 23 — pavilion being … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Random shots from the end of our stay in Vienna

Watching the world go by …

The trains in Central Europe are wonderful … smooth, quiet, and lots of scenery. … and coffee is served in china cups.

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Watching the world go by …

Unusual couple

Fritz is thinking “wait a minute, how did I get up here with her”. Sent from my iPad

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Unusual couple

Karlskirche

The Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles Borromeo) in Vienna has scaffolding that was used in restoration work but is now open to visitors. You can take an elevator to a platform at the level of the drum that supports the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

In Austria, of all places

When will San Francisco catch up?

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

This is why

we don’t try to go to Yosemite this time of year. Sent from my iPad

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on This is why

When the rain loosens the dirt

Sent from my iPad

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on When the rain loosens the dirt

First Iris this year

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

First days in Vienna

Lunch on the train from Prague to Vienna. In first class, you get service at your seat. The Augustinians’ Church in Vienna. Every Sunday they have a mass with choir and orchestra. We heard the Mass in C major by … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on First days in Vienna

Betsy is boring

When are Phil and Arlin coming home? Sent from my iPad

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment