A day to wander

Today was a 'free' day ... nothing planned.
Leisurely left the flat around 11am after blogging for an hour ... needed to get caught up.
Started walking along the canal instead of over it this time, just to see what was about.  This side of the canal, called the 2nd district, is dotted with modern buildings as this really is where the office culture works and lives.  I crossed the canal on the fourth bridge down (about 1.5 kms from where I started). 
This area is also a bit residential and not much going on so turned my direction back to old Vienna.  I hadn't explored this area as yet so was keen to get lost.  The architecture is very nice, very baroque, the Viennesse say the buildings have 'eyelashes' as the tops of these ornate buildings have lovely carvings that seem to complete the look.
Next corner, I discovered the Tourist Information place and decide to get a 24hr pass on the Hop On Hop Off bus so see if there are more things of interest.  I spent the next hour riding around taking note of where my next walks will be.
While on the bus, the recorded guide pointed out the apartment, where, on the third floor, Beethoven composed his famous Symphony #9 and in the next apartment one Johannes Brahms composed Requiem. It was actually a really informative tour.
Back at the bus starting point, I got off and found my way to the Sacher Hotel.  Decided, that as the line up wasn't to bad, I would take the time to see what the fuss on the cake was all about ... after all it was lunchtime . 
Now, I've heard a lot of discussion on how dry and gross Sacher Torte is ... including a case of lady who got a cut in her throat when swallowing it.  I actually found it really good !  not dry, full of flavour and just actually delicious ... don't be scared of the Torte !
Walked around for several more hours ... located the Opera House where I need to meet a group tomorrow and the Palais Ausersperg where I will be attending a concert in the evening tomorrow also.
I past by an authentic looking Austrian restaurant and decided to take the time to have dinner at that point then I could just casually head back to the flat.  Had sausages with mustard and shaved fresh horsradish and a side of german potato salad (not the way we have it) ... and of course ... a beer.  The food was really good and set me up for the rest of the evening.
Today's images are a mishmash of pictures from around Vienna ... it's really a beautiful city.
Tomorrow is a 'Cake' tour and my classical concert !