day two...

...and we're practically locals. Not quite but close. This morning we rode tram line 71 into the beginnings of the old city area. Something to note: avoid buying your fare ON the train, it's more expensive than if you buy it at the stop from one of those machines. This is why we're not really locals at all. At any rate, Evie was her normal self - charming everyone on the train and enjoying herself immensely as she arched her head back and admired all of the tall, ornate and gorgeous buildings on Renweg. We got off after 2 or 3 stops and walked several blocks to the much-hyped Naschmarkt.
Yes, it's worth all the hype. This was one of the loveliest outdoor markets I have ever experienced. So many fresh fruits, veggies, breads, grains, lentils, herbs, dried fruits, cheeses, and specialty goods like fresh pastas and olives and peppers stuffed with garlic or cheese...mmmm. We also treated ourselves to fresh squeezed fruit juices; for two euro I got about 8 oz. of mango kiwi juice and couldn't stop smiling as I gulped it down. The best part was, Evie napped practically the entire time. She fell asleep soon after we arrived at the market and then woke up as we were getting back on the tram.
Many delicious treats await us all as cousins Athena and Nicole arrive in Vienna tomorrow after whirling through Budapest. We can't wait for the aunties to visit!
Oh - forgot to mention that yesterday we checked out the Impulstanz headquarters at the Arsenal building. It's heavenly there! You can rent pink or blue bikes with Impulstanz logos for only 5 eu a day! I picked up their performance calendar, got my registration materials taken care of, and met the delightful childcare person there named Slyvia. She and Evie were smitten with one another. We decided Evie will enjoy a couple hours there for one day while I'm dancing so Dad can enjoy a bike ride. From the apartment, getting to Impulstanz is a mere 10 minute walk through the greatest kids park! Evie loved swinging and feeding the du (ducks). Dad was happy there was a beer garden strategically placed right by the swings.
More later. Evie just wolfed down an Austrian pretzel and loved it.