The DUI

Some notes that came as we drove to Vienna.  Rainy, cold and foggy, but made decent time.

Got stopped the other day for no reason----somebody coming the other direction on a detour flashed their lights and I was going plenty slow.  The STOP STICK came out and I was waved over.  Lovely woman officers says, "Documents please."  Hand her my liscense and the car registration.  "Passport please."  Hand her my passport.  "Have you been drinking?"  It's nine thirty in the morning!  Would you take a test?  She's got this huge smile on her face, and I say, of course.  I blow into the machine, and score a 0.0.  She says "good----here's a souvenier for your vacation, you may go...............

One of the things I find really interesting is the number of school age children visiting the musuems, castles, and historical sights.  Field trips seem to be a forgotten art in our country, unless they're going to see a sheep get sheared or the zoo.  We're missing the boat.......

There have been a ton of asian tourists here.  Mostly Japanese in packs.  Obviously enjoying the sights and fun to watch.

Prices in Austria make the Chezk Republic seem like Wal-mart.

Transportation in Vienna is incredible.

Motorways rule.

Donna and my dinner last night was about $40.  that included mucho pivo and wine, drinks for the band and two dinners----------Donnas would have been enough for the four people at our table.  Apparently they cook a bunch of food at the start of the week, that will keep, and serve it the rest of the week.  By Sunday, they cross off everthing they're out of and load you up on the stuff they're trying to finish off................