Despite the bed being squeaky last night, I didn’t hear it at all when I was sleeping. I guess I was THAT tired! The morning held all the possibilities in the world! Day 1 for this new crew of five female students. I was getting more excited. I went in early so I could for sure be there to meet them at the Karlsplatz train station. I ate a very good croissant with ham in it .... Stocker always satisfies!
They got there early and we walked up to the Institute and waited for our walk around tour and registration. I had a good time with Verena....it seems we are becoming friends since I communicate so often with them and this is not my first time. I like that.
She dropped us at the famous Naschmarkt.
I let girls explore. I went with Rachel and when we got back she went exploring on her own. I got an Almsdudler (popular Vienna drink - just to say I got one. Always do..even though it isn’t my favorite by any stretch).
We met up and then I took them on a short train orientation. I let one of them lead each time — explaining little tips here and there. I was proud of myself for getting us to lunch at Bier und Bierli EXACTLY on time. I tried NOT to go the same way I knew...but to branch out to what I thought I knew. I was right! I LOVE when I am right!!
Lunch didn’t disappoint! I ordered the Goulash. It was wonderful! So was Rachel’s cheesy gnocchi ... everyone enjoyed their meal, even though they didn’t eat it all.
Their Transportation Scavenger Hunt went well I think. At least from what I heard. I think they are well equipped to navigate Vienna now! We walked to Zanoni and Zanoni for our first day gelato then I walked them to Hofburg Palace to get a group pic....then we called it a day.
The rest of the day was theirs to do as they pleased. Some went to climb the 376 steps in Stephansdom I heard. Others went home and to the store. I will be excited to hear from each of them as I read through THEIR blogs!
I hit a Billa grocery store and headed home for the night. I organized All the money and vouchers the Institute gave me and wrote this blog. Shower and relaxing from here on out!
And THAT is how I got over 28,000 steps today!
