Hello From Graz
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Greetings from Graz
Title:
Hello from Graz
Date:
November 2, 2004
Location:
Internet Cafe Sitn Surf, Graz, Austria
Time:
2:05 pm
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Discovering Internet access in Graz wasn’t straightforward. After asking three locals, I finally sought help from the tourist information center, which efficiently guided me to an internet cafe.
The past few days have been quite eventful. On the first day, my sister-in-law and I explored my hometown of Weiz. After eight years away, it felt transformed with new buildings, renovations, and reorganized traffic, making it seem almost unfamiliar.
On Saturday, my brother, sister-in-law, and I embarked on a weekend adventure to Slovenia and Italy. We drove to Slovenia's border, just 45 minutes from Weiz, then continued another hour and 15 minutes to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. We strolled by the river to the bustling central market, which offered everything from fresh bread to flowers. It was All Saints Day weekend, so many were buying candles for cemetery visits, a tradition taken seriously in Central Europe.
We walked through the old town's cobblestone streets and climbed to the castle hill. At the summit, an ancient castle features a renovated tower accessed via a winding staircase, offering a stunning 360-degree view of the Julian Alps.
After a quick pizza lunch, we drove toward Slovenia’s coast. Exhaustion claimed me, and I missed much of the scenic journey, including the Postojna mountain pass. Passing Slovenian towns like Koper and Izola, we finally reached Piran.
Piran, once ruled by Venetians, features a clock tower reminiscent of Venice's Campanile. We stayed at Hostel-Hotel Garni Val for 20 Euros a night. My sister-in-law and I shared a room with bunkbeds, with shared facilities in the hallway.
The weather was perfect for a serene stroll through Piran’s cobblestone streets. Climbing the bell tower rewarded us with panoramic views of the town and Adriatic coast. The startlingly loud clock tower bells were an unexpected thrill.
Dinner at the "Delfin" restaurant introduced us to local specialties like fish. Unfortunately, I contracted a stomach virus, leading to a less-than-comfortable Sunday and Monday.
After checking out Sunday morning, we drove 30 minutes to Trieste, Italy, bypassing border checks. This industrial port city of 270,000 people was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, evident in its architecture. We visited the main square, city hall, and "Canale Grande."
An Italian Navy exhibition was underway at the harbor, allowing tours of warships and displays by military and police organizations, offering a lively atmosphere with sailors and soldiers interacting with visitors.
Continuing our journey, we stopped in Cividale, a medieval town originally built by the Langobards. Its historic center features ancient churches and the famed "Tempietto," a significant structure by the Langobards.
A rain-soaked drive through Italy’s Val Canale took us past Udine and Tolmezzo toward Austria. The Tagliamento River threatened to flood as torrents cascaded from the mountains.
3.5 hours later, amidst pouring rain, we returned to Weiz. I spent the following days recovering from my stomach ailment. Today, I picked up a rental car in Graz and spent hours rediscovering my university town. I visited Schlossberg, climbed to the Uhrturm, admiring the medieval fortress remnants, wandered through the town center, and finally found this internet cafe.
The past few days have been an exhilarating journey through Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. Europe’s charm lies in its compact distances, perfect for a sightseeing enthusiast.
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