2017 River Cruise on the Danube

After arriving back in Vienna, we had decided to spend a couple more days there exploring the city.  Brooke, our daughter, joined us there as she was on her way to France from her home in LA, to celebrate her 40th birthday, pampering herself with the beauty of France.

We returned to the Hotel Bristol, were warmly welcomed, and began to explore the city.  The Bristol, located near the City Centre, and just across from the famed Vienna Opera House is the best place to stay in Vienna.

A view of the Vienna opera house from our hotel window 

The opera house in Vienna has performances every night from September through June.  Every performance is sold out, however, you can buy SRO tickets the same day.  Also, there is a large outdoor screen for the public to watch; opera and music are very important to the people of Vienna.

A performance of Rigoletto shown on the outdoor screen.

Portions of the Bass Hall in FW were patterned after the Vienna State Opera House.  Parts of thehouse were  destroyed in the bombing of WWII (accidentally said the guide), and have been restored.

These different colored rabbits were all over Vienna.  The sculptures are an interpretation of the painting "Young Hare" by the German artist Druer, which is housed in the Albertina Museum.

Brooke and her favorite indulgence.

Brooke and I enjoying a last night together at the Bristol lounge with a cigar and drinks (non-alcoholic) for her.

One last view of the beauty of Vienna as we leave for the airport, Vickie and I back home, and Brooke off to France for her next adventure.