Budapest, Hungary- Vienna, Austria
Good morning! Today is the much anticipated day for almost all of us. Because it's SHOPPING TIME!!!!
In order not to waste time on traveling, our tour manager insists that we will be either the 1st or the 2nd bus to be there. NOT THE THIRD! LOL. Somtimes it's this little thought that makes the whole trip seems so much enjoyable.
On a side note, because me and Peisi were so sick and tired of the hotel buffet, we decided to finish up our cup noodles as breakfast. So we woke up quite early. Well, to cut story short, we heard crying and wailing outside our room. And since all of our tour mates stay on the same level, I assume all of us heard it. Dont really dare to step out because we seriously don't know whether that person is drunk or what. After that, we heard from Johnny that some old man had passed away peacefully in his sleep. The one crying is the wife. Unpredictable life huh. But was glad it's painlessly and peacefully in his sleep. RIP uncle.
Back to the trip. We reached Parndorf Factory Outlet which was situated between the highway of Budapest and Vienna, at 10am plus. We were the 2nd bus to be there because of some police checkpoint check on the way from Budapest to Vienna. This Parndorf shopping is also an optional side trip but ALL of us opt to go for it. Because Johnny had been rubbing on it since the first day of the trip. All branded goods with super good discounted price.
Damage for both Peisi and I? Bought Prada, Northface windbreaker, Timberland, Samsonite bags. We spent ALL our money, leaving about 100 euro for the next day just in case. In case you guys are wondering, Peisi and I didnt spend much money at all from the first day until now. When other tour mates are busy buying chocolates and souvenirs, the 2 of us just roam around eating cakes and ice creams. So worth it! Didnt expect myself to buy a Prada wallet. Thanks to Peisi. The angel and the devil. LOL.
After the shopping, we reached Vienna city and start our city tour.
First stop is to the Schonbrunn Palace where we have a fixed timing for a tour inside. The Palace is part of the UNESCO world heritage and Austria;s most visited attraction. This baroque synthesis of different arts, consisting of a palace and gardens, has been in possession of the Habsburgs for centuries and has been restored to its original condition. Went inside for the tour and all the possessions are authentically furnished. The reason why no cameras were allowed inside the Palace. Everything from the floor to the walls to the paintings of the ceilings were all original.
After taking a short walk at the Palace garden, off we went for another city tour. This time round it's mostly on the bus. Drove through the Ringstrasse, which is a circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Vienna and is typical of the historical style of the 1860s to 1890s. Again, Johnny keep stressing that he will bring all of us out the next day to walk the Vienna city. Today is just a 'sit back and relax' bus tour.
As it's going to be a long day, the city tour was a short one. Went to have an early dinner at another Chinese Restaurant before 13 of us went for the concert.
Johnny had been down-selling the concert because he doesnt want us to throw our faces by sleeping through the concert and got chased out by the guards. LOL. Little did he know that these 13 of us have 'music in our blood'. Enjoyed the concert very much cos it's very entertaining.
Mozart & Johann Strauss Concert @ Kursalon. A 2-hour concert cost about 67 euro. This building was built in 1865-1867 in Italian renaissance style, one of the most exclusive buildings in Vienna.
At the end of the concert, it was very nice of Johnny to liaise with our bus driver to pick the tired 13 of us up. Since it's already the last night, decided to have my favorite bubble bath again. Ya ya, even when I have a whole bunch of things to be squeezed into my luggage.
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