2/23/2010

Vienna, Austria (Danube Island trail)
Bike ride out on the Danube river trails. I'm told they extend all the way to Bratislava or further. We might just have to see about that.


2/23/2010

Vienna, Austria (Danube Island Trail)
I ran home after class so I could go play in the sun! Many Austrians may still seem to be unhappy, yet I had the biggest smile all day!


2/23/2010

Vienna, Austria (Park excursion)
Signs of spring are in the air. A refreshing glimpse of the real Vienna coming out of hibernation.


2/23/2010

Vienna, Austria (Park excursion)
Follow Karin through the park.

2/21/2010

Goodbye, beautiful Nikon DX: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED wide-angle lens. You have traveled the world with me and captured my life in a digital format only my computer will ever understand. Sorry guys, I dropped it.

2/19/2010

Bratislava, Slovakia (old and the new)
The Presidential building and a walk through the streets of Bratislava. The older parts mostly consist of small alleys with cobblestone streets, while the New parts are paved with modern architecture.


2/19/2010

Bratislava, Slovakia (Bridge: Nový Most)
Cold, wet and misty. Many remnants from the socialist past.

2/19/2010

Bratislava, Slovakia
A downsized version of Vienna. The pastries and hot chocolate are amazing, especially on a cold rainy day. A beautiful city which incorporates both the old and the new. Bratislava which was slowed by socialism is making a progressive recovery, it would be interesting to see it again in 20 years.





2/16/2010

Vienna, Austria (Imperial Palace)
Ball dancing is a contact sport. Ball dancing involves hundreds Austrian packed into a palace, running in unorganized circles, to classical music. If your looking to become a professional ballroom dancer, Vienna is the place to learn

2/14/2010

Rome, Italy (St.Peters Cathedral)
The most beautiful Cathedral I have ever seen, just after it snowed the sun came out giving St. Peters an amazing silhouette. My shoes and socks were soaking wet, but the the experience was once in a lifetime!

2/14/2010

When in Rome

2/14/2010

Rome, Italy (Colosseum)
Early morning Tour of the Colosseum. Don't get the Audio Tour especially at 9 in the morning, it will probably put you to sleep. Pizza was amazing in Rome, I had it for every single meal!

2/13/2010

Rome, Italy
Stadio Olimpico


Rome, Italy (Football match)
#3 AS Roma vs. #5 Palermo
Roma Defeats Palermo 4-1: Typical Italian football, relentless attacks by Roma Broke down the Palermo Defense Early in the 1st Half. Word of advice: If your not a Roma fan in the Olympic stadium, you might get stabbed or murdered.. no joke

"If playing AS Roma then be aware that the fans can get very aggressive and start attacking visiting supporters. On my first visit many got attacked outside and we were even treated to a baton charge by the police inside the stadium!"
-Guidebook

2/12/2010

Rome, Italy (Vatican City on the right)
The 1st time in 24 years, that it has snowed in Rome. Chance of a lifetime to see both the Vatican and St. Peters Cathedral covered in snow! Only downfall is that I have giant holes on the top and bottoms of my shoes (hang in there Vans)

2/12/2010

Rome, Italy
Karate kicks to warm-up before our all day adventures! Plus I was really excited since its the 1st time I had seen grass since I left Oregon♥

3/02/2010

UN Embassy. Met with American ambassador Davies here in Vienna