Arrived in Vienna today for a symposium for a work project. The city didn't seem that different from any other city.
Went to dinner with a group consisting of a few co-workers and several other members of the project. They were Belgians, Austrians, and Scandinavians, but they all spoke English. My conversations with all of them eventually brought in politics. They were all very curious to get news of the election campaigns and who I though was going to win. Europe seems to be following the presidential race very closely, and Obama, in particular, seems very popular out here; I was told that many of the younger people watch his videos on YouTube, and he's a symbol of hope to the younger set in Italy.
During dinner, I had veal for the first time. It tasted just like any other good steak, but it was damn tender, and I understand why people rave about it.
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