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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Another ski lunch. Almdudler and Currywurst A bit more skiing Couple of evening shots from a stroll around the village
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next couple of days are on the mountain Fog in the valley, but sunny up top A drive through (ie: on skis) Schnapps Bar A classic ski lunch - Almdudler and Goulash Soup
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    Selecting seats on Finnair reward booking

    How many days have elapsed since the ticket was issued?
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    Are you open to making a paid staging flight to Asia and then using award J seats from there onwards? This can be very effective.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Some views of the town and lake from the room: Bell tower, mist and lake Pink sunrise over the lake The hotel has a classic Austrian "umbrella bar" just outside. These venues are a favourite for apres ski, and usually sit right adjacent to the piste. The atmosphere is wonderful with all...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning we head out from Vienna to the town of Zell am See in the Alps near Salzburg, Handily, there is a direct train that takes us all the way. Due to the recent widespread snowfall, the landscape is covered with snow for the entire journey, even at low elevations. And finally we reach...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    A night at the Opera. The Vienna State Opera is world renowned, and rates highly alongside venues like La Scala in Milan. They host up to 300 performances per year, so if you're in town for a few days, there's definitely a chance to catch a show. We got tickets to Manon, a 19th century...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning it's a snowy start. We go for a wander through Stadtpark, another famous city park. This one is known for its monuments to some of Austria's favourite sons in the classical music scene like Johann Strauss, Schubert and others Then it's a warming coffee and Sachertorte at Cafe...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Couple of shots from a walk around Volksgarten, one of Vienna's city parks. Monument to empress Elizabeth "Sisi" of Austria. We also managed to get a table at Figlmuller, a 120 year old restaurant famous for its Wiener Schnitzel https://www.figlmueller.at/en/about-us/?cn-reloaded=1
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning we walk way past the Vienna State Opera House On the way to the Belvedere museum To see some of Gustav Klimt's most famous works Then it's street food for lunch. First currywurst of the trip.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Train gets us into Vienna mid afternoon and we make our way to out next digs, an apartment in the "fuẞgangerzone" (who doesn't love that word?) in the historic centre. It's right outside the Hofburg, and the Cafe Demel. Couldn't ask for a better spot. View from bedroom:
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next stop, Vienna. A pleasant train ride awaits.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    In the evening we visit a truly exceptional restaurant Alma Prague https://www.almaprague.cz/en/restaurant Lovely atmosphere, and a terrific menu of local farm sourced ingredients. Would strongly recommend. They offer an extensive wine list, including a good range ofCzech wines from...
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    SYD-FCO no cash fares but can book Classis Plus?

    Couple of things come to mind: They may have made a stuff up populating inventory into the system as it’s not a normal indefinite timetable Or it may have specific fare conditions such as only available married to a return or onward home flight.
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    SYD-FCO no cash fares but can book Classis Plus?

    Other dates too. Is QF5 seasonal?
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next day is clear and still. The Charles Bridge looks like an oil painting Good coffee is available in Prague. We also visited a digital gallery called Signal Space. If you've visited Teamlabs in Japan, it's a similar type of exhibition. The rotating Kafka monument
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next up is a Sunday afternoon Ice Hockey game. It turns out the Czechs are fanatical about this sport, and by all accounts the matches in their national league are extremely competitive. We know very little about hockey, but "when in Rome". This fixture was between home team "HC Sparta...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Dinner is at a local restaurant near the hotel called U Mateje. They specialise in Bohemian cuisine and also offer a very wide range of drinks at the bar. https://www.umatejekotrby.cz/en/u-mateje-kotrby-en/ Really solid offering, great atmosphere. I can vouch for the Pan Fried Duck
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next we keep walking up to the Prague Castle area. This too is beautiful under the fresh snow and blue skies. We follow the paths down on the other side of the castle, and the crowds were starting to build. Lots of people heading up there to see the sights. Next is the old Town Square and...
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    The Frozen Frequent Flyer: Chasing the Aurora from an Ice Bed to the Olympic Flame

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