Although I have been here several weeks, I haven’t really gone exploring – rather I have stayed close to the apartment, curled up in local cafes and done quite a lot of research for my next book (that I have also begun writing), and just soaked in the atmosphere of beloved Vienna… (and these photos were all taken with my phone so please excuse the lack of quality)

Vienna Opera House at night…

The doorway to my apartment building – so beautiful…

My ‘office’ and a spot of reading this particular day – Cafe Mozart…

There has been an apothecary on this site since 1551..!

A glimpse of Scotland!

St Stephen’s church, built from 1147-1160 and then additions until 1511…

…and off to the ballet at the Vienna Opera House – Peer Gynt – one of my most beloved scores…

…and another bright shiny sunny brisk day in Vienna…

~ Bella

Exploring Vicenza and surrounds

October 14, 2019 1

It was a foggy morning when I headed off in the direction of Vicenza to see what I could discover... Even Italian tractor drivers pull out in front of you and behave like 'Italian drivers'! There were mansions like this out in the middle of fields... ...and this lady wasn't…

Christmas in Vienna

December 8, 2019 0

A beautiful day here in Vienna so I decided to catch a taxi to the other side of the city centre, go for a wander, and then enjoy a carriage ride for a few hours, meandering through the beautifully decorated streets of Vienna... ...BUT, the day turned out to be…