Random Thoughts

We have noticed one significant difference between car traffic so far here and at home. PATIENCE! No car horns blasts. Cars weave around these "ungridded" streets and show courtesy to fellow motorists. In Vienna we have seen large strong clear plastic bags on certain lamp posts with small coin containers,with each containing one type of newspaper. It seems an honour system. Vienna has far few cobblestone streets than Prague. But easy to walk on. Crowds around street buskers here clap and are willing to drop in coins. Of course in Vienna buskers are talented. No guitar strummers. Might be violin, cello and double bass together. Lack of street rubbish and graffiti in Vienna noticeable. Street signs on sides of buildings, not signposts. In Vienna the number of district is there too. City centre has districts 1 to 9; outside 10 to 23. Pillows (on beds) are larger. Wait staff wear belts with a purse to dispense change straight away. Spot the Aussie is my new game. I think someone may be an English speaker, judged by their face, clothes, etc. then I hear them speak another language. My method is neither scientific or accurate, but it amuses me. The long thin rolls we can buy for lunch are ideal. You can get the whole end easily in your mouth with no spillage. Why can't we buy them at home? Still amazed by almost total lack of street litter. Railway stations and platforms, public parks ... so rubbish free.