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| Vienna! |
My posts are a bit delayed, as the time is flying by!! Cannot believe that we are in May already!! So, here are some updates… We left for Vienna on Friday the 13th of April… My friends were all entered into the Vienna Marathon (running the half marathon, or a half marathon split into relay legs)… I went with as a supporter J as the world needs some of us as well J
On the Friday it was our one friend’s birthday, so we made our way to Karlz platz after our arrival in Vienna, for a birthday drink… Vienna is a very beautiful, picturesque city… Something I found strange is that in Vienna, you are still allowed to smoke inside the restaurants and bars… Was the first time in a very long time I came out of a place smelling like a cigarette – not cool! The girls that were out dancing was wearing tekkies J Was something to see!
On Saturday morning the rest of our friends arrived, and our group of 17 South-Africans made our way back to the City Centre to go for breakfast. A few of us got side tracked when we saw an Aussie Bar in the middle of nowhere, broadcasting the Stormers game that morning J We went in there for a coffee and to watch the last part of the game (unfortunately the 1 game the Stormers lost this year) J After breakfast, we went to explore Vienna… As our group was waaayyy to big, so we split up into smaller groups to go exploring… We stroke an awesome deal to go and watch an orchestra (live performance of the works of Strauss and Mozart) at the Schönnbrunn Palace – something I would REALLY recommend if you like classical music! IT was something I will remember for the rest of my life!
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| At the top of the North Tower in St Stefans Church |
We made our way to the Runners registration where everyone could get their numbers ect for the race on Sunday. Hereafter we went to Stefan’s Platz – a beautiful square with stores and St Stefan’s Church… It was really a special experience for me to see this, as someone very close to me prayed for healing in that Church, many years ago, and God healed and answered prayers! Was really, really special to be there and to see and experience the Church… We went up the North Tower and had a 360 View of Vienna… Quite spectacular, but really cold J
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| St Stefans Church |
After this, we met up with some friends, and then walked through the gardens in Vienna… The statue of Johan Strauss (Classical Musician) you can locate in this garden… It was BEAUTFIUL!!! Will really recommend that you take a stroll through these gardens, if you ever visit Vienna. The Saturday evening we went to the Classical Show at the Schönbrunn Palace – and it was amazing! When the Blue Danube started, I was covered with goosebumps... It was EXCEPTIONAL!
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| The gardens |
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| With Johan Straus... |
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| The team - Before |
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| And after |
On Sunday morning we woke at 06:00, and everyone was psyched for the race! I took some group photos, and also learned that I was the emergency contact – should anything go wrong with anyone J The sea of athletes was a sight to see! All the runners geared and ready for action! Paula Radcliffe and Haile Selassie were the pacemakers. I caught them in action… Check out the pic J
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| Paula Radcliffe |
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| Haille Selassie |
On Sunday evening we went out for a nice dinner, ice cream and afterwards we hit the Prater… The Prater is an amusement park in Vienna… They have a huge Ferris wheel from where you can see the WHOLE of Vienna… We first went on the bumper cars J Was soo much fun! I cannot remember when last I laughed so much!!
Carien’s birthday was on the Monday! We organized some cupcakes, candles and all 12 of us that was still left (some people left the Sunday evening), sang for her on the Monday morning – was really special J We went out for breakfast to celebrate her special day! Furthermore we wandered around, I was looking for a violin – it is on my bucket list of things I still want to learn! Unfortunately, I was not in luck… An excuse to travel some more… J
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| Icecream! |
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| Die Prater |
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| Last day :( |
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