Well, I made it around the city by myself, transfers and all.  I think now I’ve experienced every type of public transportation in Vienna.  It’s quite do-able if you ever get here.  I really like the old trams—much more charming than the new ones.  However, the new ones rate higher on a comfort scale.

I pretty much messed up my back yesterday from sleeping on the pullout sofa.  Grrrrr.   It’s a bit better today after multiple hot water bottles, Aleve, a different bed and a hot shower.  I’m concerned about 13 or so hours in a plane . . . and getting my luggage to the plane on public transport, but there’s not a whole lot I can do about it.  I want to be in good shape for the conference next week, but so far I’m not off to a great start.  If you think of it, please pray for a strong and pain free back and wisdom in keeping it that way!  Thanks.

I leave for Jo’burg within the hour.  I won’t have internet access for at least a week, so don’t send out the troops looking for me on public transport in South Africa!  It’s not a matter of being lost, it’s a matter of being incommunicado.  Have a great week!

Oh—and I know the picture isn’t Vienna; it’s Prague.  It’s the closest I could get.

photo courtesy of Isaac Wedin