Sometimes, I wish I have someone who I can always drag to go with me. Just to go about the city, gawk at the historical places, eat at all the fancy restaurants and even at the corner store selling kebap; have cake and tea, talk about stuff that arenât mundane and do other things bestfriends do when theyâre together. You see, I donât have that kind of friend, particularly a girl friend -yeah, I feel like my social life seemed like a sorry one. Most of my colleagues are older than I am, most of them work throughout the day and sometimes I canât have intellectual conversations â just because. Donât get me wrong, Iâm not looking down on anyone, but itâs probably only hubby who can relate to my way of thinking and to stuff Iâm interested with. And he too, has to work.
Thatâs why I am thankful that Kuya O came to Vienna even for 4 months. Walking around became lively, eating has become more enjoyable and conversations were suddenly interesting and full of humor that sometimes, actually â a lot of times we wouldnât be able to get off the station weâre supposed to for so much talking. Itâs not always positive talks though, he could get nasty but I understand, I reciprocate in the same way but I think I need to practice a bit more. (lol). So one day we decided to visit the Schönbrunn palace and gardens despite having been there often. Itâs a must â when you visit Vienna, you just have to see this grand palace, the ballroom and the gold-plated walls in it, the gardens, the collection of carriages, the gloriette, the view from the hill and even the aquarium and the zoo.
ÂBut, before you go in to feast your eyes with what Royalty was or have a tour of the elaborate mazes and amazing landscapeâŠstuff yourself with energy! Just by the Schönbrunn palace is a well-known restaurant serving local cuisine. Itâs called Residenz Schönbrunn and although a bit pricey than the usual fare, itâs really worth every âŹ.
Their offerings include breakfast, full lunch meals, dessert and Austrian pastries, coffee and wine. The last time I ate here, I got the XXL Wiener Schnitzel shared with my son. Kuya O and I chose to dine al fresco but we canât help but swoon at the lovely baroque-decorated interior that is characteristic of most Austrian buildings.
For that day, Kuya O and I didnât have breakfast (as usual) yet and it was around 10! We went to the embassy, I think (this post is 3 months late!) that brought about the tardiness. So instead of just breakfast, we went ahead with lunch, thus â brunch. I ordered a toast while Kuya O had gulasch soup. I also asked for Kaiserschmarrn as dessert.
The toast came with some homemade potato chips which I munched on happily in between talking and laughing and feeding a friendly, little sparrow. The gulasch soup is reminiscent of a Filipino dish called caldereta sans carrots and other vegetables. Potatoes could be included and meat could be venison, beef or porkâŠI think Kuya O had beef. His bowl came with a kaiser roll.
Kaiserschmarrn is a type of pancake which means Schmarrn (scratched pancake) of the Kaiser (emperor) as it is a dish originally served for Emperor Francis Joseph I. Kaiserschmarrn is categorized as a dessert served with apple sauce, lingonberry jam (in this photo) and other jams depending on oneâs preference. But, its flexibility as a satisfying dish makes it a good candidate for full meals. You think I finished that? No, I had Kuya O eat half!
After eating and paying up, we went about the palace grounds. Went up the balcony and just stared at the horizon of clouds, greens and a history of majesty and royalty laid out in the landscape.
At the moment, I may not have a friend who I can drag anytime when I want to, where I want toâŠbut somehow, I am thankful for those whoâve taken and will take the time to seat with me and have tea. ^_^
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Tel. +43 1 24 100-300
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maiylah says
awww, i wish we live next door to each other, G. Iâd go with you in a heartbeat! i canât guarantee intelligent conversations, though. eating, yes⊠but the conversations would border less on the brainy side! lol. đ
appreciate much your sharing and linking over at Food Friday!
Raya says
If only I lived closer! I donât mind being dragged along. LOL! Hmmm everything looks tasty, sis.. and what beautiful photos of a perfectly sunny day!
Chubskulit Rose says
Such a quaint and very tidy place, thanks for the virtual tour sis!
mhie@travelent says
Iâm so thankful I can drag my hubby wherever I want as we have the same taste in terms of attractions and things to do.
Pinx says
another beautiful place to visit when in Vienna⊠youâre not alone sis when it comes to social life, i have the most boring social life, i donât even have friends here! my friends are all online! so if i can come visit you there, i would love to spend the whole day with you, but i guess i am not that intellectual, so i hope you donât mind! lol! đ
Swexie | Fashion and Beauty Blog says
Hmmm, thatâs the downside of living far away from home, you leave your trusted friends and family members are so far away. If you can socialize more, like joining clubs and organizations that interest you, or even signing up at the gym, maybe you can find new friends. =) The palace looks beautiful, by the way.
papaleng says
The place ambiance is just perfect! Sarap mag dine in dyan. BTW how do you pronounce the place Schonbrunn?
Lencilicious says
I would definitely go for a cup of tea with you in such lovely restaurant.
kulasa says
Everything looks yummy and the place is so lovely. đ
Nova S says
Iâm sure you will find that person in time. We canât really tell if we wonât look too.