We arrived in Vienna around 9am, took a train from the airport to Vienna and then started walking to our very first hostel! What we thought was a one-mile walk turned into about a three-mile walk, which for us is generally no big deal; however, 35+ extra pounds on our back did not feel that great. I felt like I was on an episode of the Biggest Loser during one of the challenges! Despite the packs, the walk was amazing! The sites, sounds and smells of the city were amazing. Everywhere you turned there were gorgeous buildings, sculptures and parks. We walked through Stadtpark, by Karls Platz and around Naschmarkt.
When we got to Happy Hostel, I think Tim and I were both pretty nervous as neither of us have been in a hostel before. We were both shocked when we opened the door to our room and found it spotless. A comfy bed, nice bathroom and even a full kitchen were at our disposal for the next two days. Once we checked out our room and dumped our bags it was time to explore the city, so we headed to Schonbrunn Schloss (one of three castles in Vienna). We toured the inside of Schonbrunn and walked through the manicured gardens. As Tim mentioned, we even took a nap in the gardens! In the evening, we headed back to Naschmarkt for a great meal and people watching. Tim sampled the local beer, while I drank Sturm - a Vienna specialty.
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