36 Years Ago

36 Years Ago, Vienna 1971—A Student Journal

Day 353: Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65

Day 353 — Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65
20-Jul-1972 (Thur.)

Munich in Summer
Globe-trotter John is not content to visit one major city on his trip but goes for two in a single day. It’s a full day of major sightseeing in Munich, which is just wonderful in the summer, and then off to Innsbruck. In Munich, I hit the sights, including the brand-new Olympic swimming stadium (for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics). Then I eat, drink, and do a bad thing at the famous Haufbraühaus.

In Innsbruck, I only get to chat with Elisabeth before heading off to Wein. The journey is quickly coming to an end.
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Day 160: Olympic Innsbruck; Alpine scenery

Day 160 — Olympic Innsbruck; Alpine scenery
09-January-1972 (Sonntag—Sun.)

Austrian alpine scenery
I take a quick look at Innsbruck’s Olympic ice stadium then head off for Vienna. The Austrian alpine scenery is gorgeous. Ah, this wonderful vacation is over.

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Day 068: Music appreciation, Vienna style

Day 68 — Music appreciation, Vienna style
09-October-1971 (Sat.)


I don’t practice today. I go to see
Boris Godunov for the second time. Again, performed by the Bolshoi. The Viennese really love their music and they show it. This is music appreciation at its best.
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