Just when we thought Alex and the gang have settled, they’re out again as castaways. This time…in Europe. Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippopotamus, and Melman the Giraffe sets off to New York after spending six years…
Diego Rivera on Google Doodle
Admittedly, I know more about Frida Kahlo than his better half, Diego Rivera, since Kahlo is a frequent face in the Viennese art scene. So for today’s google doodle I tried to learn more about him. Diego Rivera’s talent was…
Kids clothing sizes
When hubby left for the US we never talked about what he should buy the kids or what he should buy me. He was too work-indulged, I was too worried about his 3 weeks absence. So when there he kept…
Mozart
It is a common sight to see them around the city center. Dressed as 17th-18th century elites as Mozart was, they offer tickets for concerts at the Vienna State Opera. Today is the death anniversary of the famed composer…hmmm, I…
School Ship (Schulschiff)
Bertha von Suttner is a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, receiving it in 1905 for her book, Die Waffen Nieder/Lay Down your Arms. The Schulschiff in Vienna, docked at the Danube was named after her and just as the book’s name…
Mini Kites
Drachen translates to dragons as well as kites. During our visit at the Schulschiff we went into the art room where they were making these mini-drachen/mini- kites. It was actually past 3P.M. and the activity should have been finished but…
