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Vienna

We had a long weekend in May. We decided to take advantage of the long weekend, rent a car, and go explore. The main reason for our little trip was to go to the temple, but we made a few stops before we got there. Our first stop was Vienna. Here are some pictures of our day.



Schoenbrunn Palace




The Opera house in Vienna. Unfortunately, there wasn't an opera the night we were there. Luckily there is a big opera festival over the summer in Munich!

This is part of the Hofburg complex. This is where the Vienna Boys Choir performs and the where the Lipizzaner horses are trained.


Down the street by the Stephansplatz



St. Stephen's Cathedral
I like the brightly colored tiles on the roof. Simon thinks that it looks out of place.



Us enjoying a Rapid Vienna soccer game





I just love the soccer fans over here!

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SJ said…
The fans must take things rather seriously! We just attended our first REAL SLC game Saturday. There was a group playing the drums the wholetime!
June 8, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Janette said…
Can I say that I am jealous? You have probably seen more Vienna than I have and I lived close to there!
June 8, 2009 at 9:26 PM
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