Vienna

Michelle and Liz had decided to travel around Italy for a week or so. Before heading out, we met up in Vienna, just for kicks.

Everything in Vienna is built on a grand scale. One tour guide told us this was because the Monarchy wanted Vienna to look imposing to potential attackers. I think it must have worked.

Many of the historic sites in Vienna make note of (or are, frankly, obsessed with) Empress Elisabeth, or Sisi, as she was more commonly known. Sisi was the Princess Di of her day. She was adored by many for her beauty, her love of travel, her profound sadness, and her 20 inch waistline.

 

We spent the weekend touring around the magnificent city, intrigued by the many statues and museums.