Viennese Pastries and a Linky

My brother treated us to the most wonderful pastries at the elegant and historic Café Central, so named for being at the true centre of Vienna. It was the perfect outing on a lovely day, within walking distance of the apartment my mom and stepdad rented for the month of July. The café first opened in 1876 and was frequented by poets, philosophers, and chess players.*************************** Come link up your Wordless Wednesday (with or without words) or any picture post at this Picture Perfect Party Linky. Join me on this fun...

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Viennese Breads and Pastries and a Linky

We went to this bakery for Viennese Brötchen/Semmel (bread rolls) almost every morning during the two weeks we were in Vienna. I spent seven years of my childhood in Germany, so it was nice eating a German-style breakfast every morning at the apartment my mom and stepdad rented for the month of July. There are more photos on my Instagram account, which I've included below.I also included photos of Amanda's first experience at a Konditorei (pastry and coffee shop). I think the main seating was upstairs, but we bought our decadent desserts...

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Fire That Unites

Book Blurb:All Josie wants is to keep the man she loves safe. And stop the truth-knife from stabbing her soul.Neither of these goals is happening.After a harrowing escape from fire dragons, Josie ends up making a deal with the one man she shouldn’t—her ice dragon ex, Rafe. He’s willing to protect Oliver and her if she helps him stop the horrors of the Arcane Market. And she has to put up with his not-so-secret desire to win her back.On top of that, her truth-knife has decided to turn on her. Suddenly every lie Josie speaks inflicts searing...

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A Beer Garden in Vienna and a Linky

 The Schweizerhaus is a well-known restaurant and beer garden situated in Vienna's large public park called the Prater. Its origins supposedly go back as far as 1766 when it was known as the Schweizer Hütte (Swiss lodge). When we arrived, the place was packed. Thankfully, we were allowed to eat at a booked table in the beer garden, so long as we left before the time of the reservation. It rained a bit but we were protected by the umbrella over our table. It was fun seeing what other people ordered as the food and beer were carried...

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A Traditional Austrian Restaurant and a Linky

We enjoyed this traditional Austrian restaurant in Vienna so much that we went twice. Usually, when we ate out, my mom and stepdad paid. We contributed to other meals. These photos are from both evenings at Reinthaler's Beisl. The first time we sat in the front, and it was my mom, Amanda, Hubby, and me. The second time we sat in the back, and my stepdad, my brother, and his fiance joined us.***************************My Bird of Paradise View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tina Morley (@tinarobmorley) *************************** Come...

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