It’s a grand thing to witness simple joys, wouldn’t you agree? I found myself this afternoon amidst the swirling colours and delightful chaos of the Prater. The infectious laughter of children careening around on the carousel, those miniature steeds bobbing up and down, was enough to lift even the most weary of spirits. Vienna certainly knows how to entertain!
The scene was quite the spectacle. An organ grinder, bless his heart, was churning out a merry tune, though one might suggest a change of record now and then! Couples promenaded arm in arm, basking in the sunshine, and a Punch and Judy show drew a hearty crowd of giggling youngsters. It was all rather charming, a step back to simpler times, if I may say so myself. I treated myself to a small paper cone of roasted chestnuts, a delightful, if somewhat messy, affair. I believe I left the empty cone near the base of that magnificent Ferris wheel – a minor indiscretion, I hope, but the chestnuts were simply too tempting to resist!
A grand afternoon indeed. It’s moments like these, observing the everyday lives of others, that truly make a journey worthwhile. Makes one realise how much common ground there is between us all. Just an average chap enjoying the simple pleasures of life in Vienna.
Categories: Travel, History, 1932
Tags: Prater, Vienna, Carousel, Organ Grinder, Austria
