36 Years Ago

36 Years Ago, Vienna 1971—A Student Journal

Day 354: In Vienna, last day, 1320s

Day 354 — In Vienna, last day, 1320s
21-Jul-1972 (Fri.)

Farewell - Vienna Hofburg
The excitement builds towards the conclusion of my trip as I spend my last day in Vienna. My mom sends me $100 (surprise) but I can’t cash it (bigger surprise). What to do? What to do? I think we all know the answer.

Even in 2009, I’m getting a little emotional over everything. I
feel like I coming back home again. Deja vù.
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Day 015: 1971—What’s an Austrian schilling worth?

Day 15 — 1971—What’s an Austrian schilling worth?
17-August-1971 (Tue.)


No journal entry today.

So, I explore my financial ledger to figure out the value of the Austrian schilling. We get the approximate value, then go into a price diatribe comparing today to yesteryear, confusing you, me, and the Federal Reserve.
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