Austrian Hospitality

We found Venice to be more enjoyable at night, when the people walking were still many but not overwhelming. The lights cast on the buildings brought out a sense of ancient regality. The boats are docked and rock peacefully in the canals.

Wandering in the night, we came across a kebab/pizza shop (there must be hundreds in Venice) with the news on their television. We were shocked to see the devastation in Japan and said many prayers. We also heard about some of the effects in our area. Our prayers go out to everyone.

We took the bus and then the train into Vienna. We found the southern Limestone Alps to be gorgeous. We also found that the Eurail Pass is most easily used in Austria so far: no reservation fees or having to go to a ticket counter to get an additional ticket. That is what we thought the Eurail Pass was about.

We found the people in Austria to go out of their way to be friendly and helpful when we needed some information and help. We feel very welcome.

It is great to visit with Bernie's family. They are about to take us around Eisenstadt.

Guten Tag!

Regina