Happy Equinox!

I had no idea that the Equinox wasn’t always on the 21st.  It was actually at 5:57pm today (about an hour ago as I write this) here in Vienna.

Spring has definitely sprung in Vienna – big time!  My lunchtime walk to the pay-what-you-can Pakistani buffet, Deewan, was probably my favourite lunchbreak of the whole trimester!  So many signs of Spring (if not summer!):

* first day with open-toed sandals,* couples getting their wedding photos done outdoors* the flowers have been planted and the trees are in full bloom

* the parks are busy* the terraces are too

* the fountains have been turned on

* the rose bushes have been uncovered and the chairs brought out in the the Volksgarten

* the number of tour groups clogging up the streets (yes, I’m talking like a local) have quadrupled

* and so have the number of services catering to tourists

What a glorious day indeed!  I’m glad I had my iPhone with me to take pictures.  Oh – and the lunch was great!  Tomorrow, we celebrate the end of our trimester with an Equinox Party & art exhibition – if you’re in town, do drop by.  Lots to see and do!