We came full circle with our travels in Vienna. It was an incredible feeling returning to the same hostel and knowing the layout and the people who worked down in the Wambar. After a few weeks of backpacking through Germany and the Czech Republic, returning to Vienna felt so familiar. From carriage rides in the cobble stone streets, to Beethoven's cafe, visiting the Schoenbrunn Palace, and the museums which housed extensive displays of incredible works of art and priceless artifacts, Vienna was a remarkable city to start and end our adventures.
The final concert we attended was in the Golden Hall at the Musikverein, a fitting venue for the grand finale. The concert featured pieces by Bach and Mozart. It was amazing to watch the way the conductor played the piano and conducted the orchestra. His passionate approach to conducting came from his immersion into the production as both a performer and conductor. His connection to the music had a very powerful effect on the performance. It was also very luxurious to have a seat for our final performance after standing for the first concert we attended at the Musikverein. Vienna left its mark on our European travels. It was an honor to get to know Mozart's favorite city.
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