Places to visit Austria

Visiting Austria. Office in capital Vienna. I should be exploring vienna as much as possible. But here i am all mingled up in work. Afterall thats the reason i am here. Documents..Meetings...Emails....weekends in office .....Get a B-R-A-K-E man!!!
I must not miss this chance to explore such a beautiful country.

Determined now ! I will explore atleast 5 amazing places here, so that i take back home beautiful memories of this trip.

I dug !

I dug up information about the good places to visit in vienna from people here. There is much to see. From Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Imperial Palace to the Art Nouveau splendor of the Secession, from the magnificent baroque palace Schönbrunn to the Museum of Fine Arts to modern architecture at the MuseumsQuartier.

This weekend i plan to cover atleast following 5-> Dear Boss. dont expect me to be in office this time around :)
1) City Center at StephanPlatz.
2) River Danube strech
3) MuseumsQuartier and Castles
4) Vienne woods
5) I plan to sit in the train and explore the whole city.

There is hardly a city in the world that boasts as much green as Vienna. Enjoyment in Vienna ...
... is, for me at least, the great diversity of art, architecture, events and culinary highlights. More to come......

Lunatic

There is no better way to accept criticism :

You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic your looking for
It's too late to fight
It's too late to change me
You may be wrong for all i know
But you may be right

Thanks Billy. You have penned my thoughts!

Biking on the streets

Cant stop appreciating vienna's culture of cycling. People of all ages use a cycle to cover short distances. A concept started here by the government and the private participants has been fully adopted be the denizens of the city. You go to any city bike center and hire a Cycle. You are chared on the per hour usage of the cycle. And if the cycle is returned within one hour, no renting charge will be applied. Bingo! Free of Cost.

Whats more ?

One enjoys moving around the city, stays fit . Biking is in FASHION here!!

Summer is Super - Cool

Almost April End, the sun is shining extra this time around in delhi. Mercury has already crossed 40 Degree celsius mark. Thanks to my job, this time i dont have to beat the heat. Austria is taking care of it.

Summers have started in Austria also, but the temperature has reached a maximum of 18 Degrees in Vienna. Althoughmore, people come out on streets and call it a classic weather when sun is at shining best. They enjoy sun bath, had they been to india during this period of the year, they will change their definition of 'Summers- A sesaon to enjoy the blues of city' to 'Summers- A reason to be at home' :)

I can't get no satisfaction

Laid back on the chair, i am smiling
Pondering , thinking , amazed at the virtues of life
This journey of desires is unending.
Life moves in leaps , whence searching for sparkle
Just when it is achievable, the search takes a new dimension

Here are few lines from the rolling stones :

I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
cause i try and i try and i try and i try
I can't get no, i can't get no

Is Nano worth it!

Prized that 1 lakh, is it worthwhile to purchase The Nano Car

Here is why , i decided not to go for it:
Before jumping to any conclusion, i had to clear why i should purchase a Nano.

(A)Its Cost effective in 2 terms
1)Will come at base price of 1 lakh.
2) It has an average of over 20(As claimed by Tata group)

(B) Its size is bigger . It can accomodate 4 people easily.

(C) A smaller car is easier to drive on Delhi roads and Parking is lot more easier for a small car than a big car.

(D) Being a tata car, spare parts will be easier to get and will also be cheaper.


Besides, these 4 points, i dont see any point which can motivate me to purchase a car.

Now, Here are the reason why i am not going for Nano purchase . I already have a Ford Icon. The reason i was looking towards Nano was the fuel economy. As i have to move to gurgaon everyday for office. almost 40 kms approx one side from my home.

But following points- made me think twice for the NaNo purchase.

A) 1 Lakh car..nah! its on road price will come to 1.22 Lakh and with the kind of atmosphere in Delhi. Pollution as well as temperature in summers, one must have an A/C supported in the car.
A/C version of car wil come a around 1.5 Lakhs.

B) For a new car Insurance cost is also high.

C) Dont forget, the depreciation of the Car

For me its better to ride to my office by my Icon . In a year i can spend 15 K more on fuel, but this difference in economy is almost offset by the Nano depriciation. And Nano can never beat Ford Icon in driving comfort.

Glad, that i am over this Nano decision now.

Nano is Na-No