Vienna, Sunday, May 27

On the walkway where our ship is docked is an area for public exercise for those not on roller blades or bicycles, complete with 3 hammacks for resting following a rigorous workout. There are also 10 flags from each of the countries through which the Danube flows. Austria has been a shrinking country and now is only about 1/3 the size of Texas. 


The Belvedere Palace now houses the Austrian Gallery.  This year marks the 100th year since the death of Gustav Klimt and many of his famous paintings, including “The Kiss” are displayed here along with some works by Monet, Manet and Renoir. 



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