Day 024: Burgemeister’s Reception at the Rathaus
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Vienna 1971—A Student Journal
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Day 24
— Burgemeister’s reception at the Rathaus
26-August-1971
(Thur.)
TRANSCRIPT
On train, met two American students—travelers—and
helped them out a little with info. They appreciated
it.
Went to class [without much sleep]. Was very tired.
Mayor’s
Reception
Went to the Burgemeister’s
Reception in the
Rathaus. A Ball. Was very
impressive and nice. I went with Anjali—she was
wwearing her native
soiree (Indian [dress]) and
looked exceptionally nice in it. Everything was so
proper that I felt that I was at a diplomatic
reception. But we danced a lot and hand a good time.
REFLECTIONS
Train
to Vienna. The train
ride from Frankfurt to Vienna is overnight. It looks
like I’m giving back to the international community
by helping other American travelers just as many
people have been helping me.
Off to German class. I didn’t
sleep but went right to German class. Now, that’s
being a good student.
My favorite date, Anjali. Good thing Anjali was my date. She was a knockout with her soiree—a beautiful, colorful Indian dress. Everyone could look at her and not me.
Well, was this the life of a diplomat? Attending political events and balls? Hob-knobbing with the mayor? (I didn’t.) Dancing the night away with a pretty girl? I could do this. I could be a diplomat!
Back on earth, we had a good time dancing.
John
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