The musings of a man who is coming up to the next stage in life.
This week's photo is of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
The sun was starting to set as I took my photo. It was the final photo of my Vienna and Budapest trip in March. I could think of no finer setting to end my visit.
Until the next post, stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This weeks photo again comes from Budapest. It is of St. Stephen's Basilica.
Somehow by pure luck I managed to capture the sun shining on the basilica itself. I discovered this while going though my photos. I hope you like it.
Until the next post, stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
Summer is coming and the sun has been shining in the UK. To celebrate, this weeks photo is off a summer treat – ice cream cone.
It is one of the tastes of summer. This cone was strawberry and lime. However, ice cream is not just for summer. It tastes good in winter.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy.
Steve
Of the bridges that link Buda with Pest across the Danube, the best known is the Széchenji Chain Bridge. It was opened in 1849. The name comes from the major sponsor of the bridge István Széchenji.
There is a British connection to the bridge. It was designed by William Tierney Clark and the construction was supervised by Adam Clark.
This is the bridge to cross if you want to make your way to Castle Hill over in Buda. I think this is a beautiful construction that highlights Budapest in its glory days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is of Manchester Art Gallery.
I was there last Sunday just enjoying some time away from Birmingham. There are over 25,000 exhibits that cover three floors. It certainly were a visit band even better it is free.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is slightly different to the norm. It is of myself at the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.
As you can see I look rather pleased with myself. This photo is posted to help celebrate the 1st birthday of the blog.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week’s photo is of the Trolley Car that takes you up the Castle Hill in Budapest.
This is the alternative way of climbing the hill if you did not fit enough to do so by foot. I’m glad to say that I walked up Castle Hill.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
Vienna is renowned for its parks. One of my favourites was the Stadtpark. Dating from the 19th Century it is popular with both locals and tourists.
Inside the park there are monuments to the composers Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert and Robert Stolz amongst others. In fact the Stadtpark is home to the largest number of sculptures and monuments than anywhere else in Vienna.
Stadtpark is the perfect place to visit if you are looking to escape the bustle of Vienna. I would suggest an ideal spot to have a picnic lunch when the weather is warm.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week’s photo is of the Statue of Ronald Reagan in Budapest.
The statue is located in Freedom Square not far from the old Soviet Monument. The recent death of Margaret Thatcher has reminded me of the time they were both in power. The Cold War was at its height. Their role in ending the Cold War meant that whole of Eastern Europe was opened up to travellers to explore. I did not agree with their politics but as a wannabe traveller I am grateful to the pair of them.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
One of the best attractions in Vienna is St. Stephen’s Cathedral. It is the most important religious building in Austria. There has been a church on the site since the 12th century.
When you arrive do not be surprised to see a lot of scaffolding and cloth covering the building. This is due to pollution turning the limestone exterior black. Restoration is currently underway. There is a scale model outside where you can get a perspective of what the cathedral looks like.
First thing to do is tour the outside of the cathedral. There are plenty of photo opportunities.
Inside the cathedral you can purchase an all-inclusive guide tour. This costs €12.90 and includes an audio guide, a tour of the Catacombs and access to climb both the North and South Tower. The tour of the cathedral with the audio guide follows a set path with twelve points of interest. This takes about one hour to complete. This tour can be purchased at a cost of €5.00.
The Catacombs can be toured separately for €5.00. Also known as the Ducal Crypt it holds the bodies and internal organs of over 70 members of the Habsburg family. The tour lasted for 30 minutes. Photography is not allowed.
I would love to tell you about the North and South Towers. However, I was visiting on Friday and the cathedral was closed for a lunchtime service. I could use my ticket for later on in the day. But I missed out as later in the evening as another service was taking place. My tip is to avoid visiting on Friday and Sunday.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
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