A Glimpse of Vienna
Summer mornings in Vienna are a treasure all their own. The air is filled with the smell of baking bread and rich coffee. Colorful flowers fill the window boxes that adorn each building, offering a sharp contrast to the gray of the streets. The narrow sidewalks slowly fill with people: shopkeepers taking keys out from their pockets to open tiny shops, businessmen hurrying to the office, children playing games. These are all scenes I have often seen before, but still I watch them in wonder. Vienna has cast its spell, and once again, I’m a victim.
Like most European capitals, Vienna, Austria is a curious mixture of modern technology and old-world charm. But there all similarities end, for Vienna has a nature all its own. Though an international center for the United Nations, Vienna is a city that lives the present in the past, clinging to long-gone imperial roots.
Probably the best way to experience Vienna is to take your time. Stop for a morning cup of coffee at a local coffeehouse, and linger over the newspaper. Then wander through the narrow streets, browsing the small shops this city still loves.
The Viennese treasure a slow pace, and take pleasure in the small and enjoyable things in life. When you’re in Vienna, try to follow their example. If you do, you may just find that Vienna has cast its spell on you too.
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