The highlight of our second day in Wien was an evening concert featuring music written by two of the famous musicians for whom the city is known. Was most enjoyable and included some opera and ballet as well – in an old theatre salon under glittering chandeliers so quite impressive.
We spent the morning watching the Lippenser horses at exercise – they are the white horses trained for about 4 years at Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Unfortunately the exercises are not the real show thing – we weren’t there at the right time for that but it was interesting to watch the stepping manoevres, prancing and training of the horses to stand on 2 legs – also all to Strauss and Mozart.
Comments
Comment by Anne Bell on 2007-06-20 19:54:55 -0700
Hi Mark ( and Gill) who I have never met. Your trip sounds fantastic, and the NY travellogue took me straight back to a fabulous time there three years ago.
Gill I really appreciate the good writing, though did like Mark’s Whats Hot section, we need more!
Arohanui from NZ
