We went up the Donauturm or the Danube Tower,  the tallest free-standing structure in Austria. At a total of 252 metres (827 ft), it is the tallest structure in Austria, and among the 75 tallest towers in the world. There are two high-speed elevators that transport passengers to the tower's viewing platform at 150 metres (490 ft). Each lift can carry up to 14 passengers and it takes only 35 seconds to reach the observation platform. (I took a video but I'd post it later.)

There are two revolving restaurants at a height of 160 and 170 metres, or 525 and 558 ft up there. From there, you can get a good view of the Austrian capital and the Danube River below. It takes the platform either 26, 39 or 52 minutes to complete a full revolution - we've done this (hubby and kids) only at night - would love to come for lunch!

In the next days I'll show you views of the city from up there. :)


a post for Skywatch Friday.

We see this beauty while wandering around the Volksgarten. That's also where all those lovely roses I posted weeks ago were. While taking photos, it occurred to me that mother duck is actually posing for the camera...at this instant showing off that she can stand - balance with one foot!

Below are her ducklings all wet and trying to dry up on the planks at the pond they're into. The father duck was there too in another plank looking out to them....they've become part of the garden's attraction, almost more famous than the statue situated at the middle of the pond. :)

Nakita namin ang magandang bibe na ito sa gitna ng Volksgarten na tila ba nanadyang magpakuha ng litrato. Tingnan ninyong mabuti at nakataas ang isa niyang paa. Para niyang sinasabi, kaya kong tumayo  ng ganito, sige kunan mo ako!

Kasama niya ang kanyang mga sisiw na nagapatuyo ng kanilang mga sarili sa isang tablang nakalutang sa tubig.

Litratong Pinoy.