Day 7

Today began with breakfast at the café round the corner then finishing packing/tidying to leave.  We got taxis to the train station (we'd decided it was too complicated to sort out trams or buses and too far to walk with our heavy bags) then had a bit of time to visit the station's shops. Ostrava doesn't have many tourist type shops so this was our only opportunity.

We successfully caught the train, although there was a slight issue as we'd reserved 2 seats that don't exist! Fortunately the conductor sorted it out and we were able to sit together.  The girls thought the train was like the Harry Potter train as they were sat in a compartment with a closing door.

Once we arrived in Vienna we navigated to the apartment via the underground, a bendy bus and walking.  We were all incredibly relieved to discover that our apartment was in the 1st floor.  Our legs are worn out after 4 flights of stairs to the apartment in Krakow and 4 flights of stairs to the hotel room in Ostrava.  In fact we've renamed our group '4 flights of stairs'!  We're keeping everything crossed that we're not on the 4th floor in Budapest.  Our apartment is very homely.

After a quick sit down we went back on the Ubahn to the Nachtmarkt. Here we did a bit more souvenir shopping and enjoyed an ice-cream.  Back on the underground to Prater where we (except Sue) took in the sights of the city on the enormous Ferris wheel. The girls then split up from us leaders to enjoy their rides and grab something to eat.  We had a relaxed 'local' meal at a restaurant that sold more than burgers, chips and pizza!

The girls enjoyed their rides then we made our way back. We arrived back later than expected so the girls have gone straight to bed which is why we've written this blog.

Sue and Dawn