Vienna Modern

Hundertwasserhaus
Originally uploaded by shoko.

Good part of European trip is traveling via train. From Český Krumlov, we went to the station at České Budějovice to take a train. On transit, we stopped by Linz, but this is another story, hours of boarding brought us the city of music, Vienna.

After enjoyed classical music at Musikverein, ~ well, that was rather "traditional-costumed" than "classical",,,,~ we mainly visited modern side of Vienna city, Majolkahaus, Hundertwasserhaus, and Kunsthaus, wien. Of course, we never forget to look around historical site, to see Gustav Klimt's "the Kiss" at Belvedere, Stephansdom both from outside and inside, and Schloss Schönbrunn, where children were playing singing "Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald" composed by Johann Strauß II, which made me strongly feel "WIEN".

What I learned was, you will never get tired of walking around the city of Vienna.

Reflecting sunshine

reflecting sunshine
Originally uploaded by shoko.

The second destination of this trip was Český Krumlov, one of the national heritage. For almost three hours by bus from Prague, we arrived at this pretty river-surrounded town. Here is famous for brilliant wall painting, painting of texture, sculpture, and sometimes even nonexistent windows. Not only the castle, all streets and buildings are painted, which made us feel as if we were in wonderland! The only regret was, it was a little bit cold (12C) to enjoy a beer, instead we enjoyed night view from riverside cafe,,

Just only a day and a half staying, I found historic picture-flaming shop, traces of flood, and beautiful surface of the river. No doubt, it is the best place I've ever been.