Waltzing at Stephansdom, Vienna

On 31 December 2011 we waltzed the year away in front of Stephansdom in Vienna. It was magical. It was our last night in Europe before returning to Australia on New Years Day. This photo is taken from a short video I took in between waltzes.

The Viennese certainly know how to celebrate NYE. Normally, the city erupts into a mass party. The event, called 'Silvesterpfad', translates into “New Year’s Eve Trail”, and it is so much more, with activities all day and lasting until 2 a.m. New Year’s Day. As well as the communal waltzing at Stephansdom, there are bands, orchestras, performances, and fireworks at midnight in City Hall Square. Very sadly, because of Covid, this year it won't be happening. We wish all the Viennese a safe and healthy 2021.

Update on Sydney: A few more positive cases in the Croydon cluster. From a purely selfish position I am greatly relieved to report that my nephew and all his family tested negative. Thank you for the well wishes yesterday.

It seems a little strange to say "Happy New Year" but we do wish all our fellow blippers an infinitely better year in 2021.