Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Schnitzel anyone?



We had a long, but uneventful flight to Vienna. They served dinner and breakfast. Had pillows and blankets too, oh my!

Got an upgraded car - a nice mini-van, but manual. Took a few minutes to get used to it. Promptly got lost on our way to the hotel, but stopped at a BP station and a customer, who spoke a bit of English, led the way in her car and we got to the hotel no problem. We are staying at Le Meridien, a lovely hotel right across from the Palace. We dined al fresco for lunch. Beautiful, sunny day.
Got directions to Figlmuller restaurant, one Paul and I had enjoyed in 1998 on our last trip here. Established in 1905.
Paul and Ida got a head start on me. I got to the restaurant and was concerned that I hadn't caught up to them. I was feeling guilty, thought I had underestimated Ida's walking ability. No sign of them there. I waited and waited. I waited in line to get into the restaurant. And I waited some more. Just a few minutes before I was able to get a table, Paul showed up, he had gotten lost! He dragged Ida all over Vienna. She got a great walking tour before dinner!! All she wanted was eine bier!!
So here's a shot of the lost explorers. Paul really couldn't get lost wearing his orange shirt. But there sure were a lot of guys walking around in baggy cargo pants!
Notice the size of the Schnitzel. Paul was so hungry he ate the whole thing and helped Ida and I finish our salads.
What's for lunch tomorrow? Schnitzel!!

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