This is the Schonbrunn Palace. I didn't go inside, just to the gardens which were nice. Not as grandiose as Versailles, but they did have cultural gardens. The only one I really remember was the Japanese garden with its bamboo and amazing flat trees.
the vienna philharmonic. it was a very festive occasion, with fireworks to end the night and eveyrthing. The conductor Georges Pretre was an incredibly animated person - it was fun watching him!
Just one of his many unusual movements. He was really into the music and even though I didn't understand any of his German, he seemed like a very enthusiastic/positive man.
Mozart's monument. Isn't that amazing??
The national library! It seriously looked like the one from Beauty and the Beast. There was also a kinda morbid exhibit on death in the library. Apparently the Austrians are really into death - they even have a suicide museum.
The opera house! It was great, I got a standing ticket to watch Verdi's "The Sicilian Vespers" for 3.50 euros. The standing area was directly in front of the stage with little screens that gave the english translation of the opera. I had been walking for so long though, so I could only stay for half the show - but it was definitely worth it! I actually found out about it from a man walking through the Schonbrunn gardens who randomly started talking to me. Thank you God!Annnd that's it! I'm back in Cleveland now, trying to finish applications for graduate schools, and waiting for the new school year to start. I still can't believe I went to all these places, but looking at pictures makes me realize how real it was and how much I miss it. What an amazing time - but still! I'm looking forward to my last year at Case. =) Thanks for reading all along guys!
A dios.
