``VIENNA theres lots more to see (part 2)

On the way back to ship I had a better view of the graffiti along the little Danube. It really is amazing artwork and I wanted to share with you.

I was ready for a rest time( I feel like l am in kindergarten again) so Albert went with Steve to get pictures for Susan and I of the last two items on our list from Atlas Obscura. If you’ve never used the Atlas you really need to take a look at it. It is a travel guide listing all the unique and different locations that you should visit besides the usual spots. For Vienna , Susan found the international butterfly garden and the Republic of Kugelmugle. The great thing about our traveling companions are they don’t mind having more to explore for us while we rest.. nearing the butterfly house 
 

Inside at a feeding station 

Al said the butterflies would fly right at you

 In this video the attendant is releasing new butterflies into the room that have just hatched

After that excitement it was time to visit the Prater park and the micro nation of Kugelmugel. What began in 1971 as a spherical art room became a struggle with the city since those shaped buildings were not allowed. The owner created his own township complete with street signs, taxes and stamps. ( of course he was an artist!)in the early 80’s Austria’s culture minister suggested it be relocated to Prater park in Vienna . The Lipburgers(owners) agreed under the impression it would get tap water, electricity and sewers- it never happened. It counts today 600 citizens and still sits in the park.

On the way to the park

This is the oldest Ferris wheel in Europe. Built in 1897. It has

15 gondolas since WWII . 

The park

Signs announcing the Republic ( surrounded by barbed wire)

How it looks today 

 While Adventurous Al and Stupendous Steve were sight seeing for us, Susan and I drank our hot Chocolate and watched the swans from the terrace of the Viking Vidar 

 And with that we are off again to see new and exciting stuff!