A Viennese Sunday Tradition
Taking the tram out to Nussdorf
for a walk in the vineyards
Vineyard hills cover more than 1700 acres
of the outskirts of the Austrian capital
Vienna is the only capital with a significant output
of wine grown and produced within city limits
Walking uphill
past vines and roses
Rows of golden Grüner Veltliner grapes
follow rows of dark blue ones
Is there a chance of rain brewing over the city?
Viennese don't mind and always know where to find the nearest shelter,
usually a Heuriger, a wine tavern, where to restore one's strength with local food and wine
Photographed the afternoon of 13 September 2015
in the vineyards of Vienna's 19th District
Images and Text © by Merisi
I could get drunk on the color alone!
ReplyDeleteTo be able to take a tram to a vineyard seems a marvelous thing to do on a late summer's day. It would also be pleasant in early autumn. This Viennese tradition has wonderful roots.
ReplyDeleteMay I also tell you, Merisi, that the prior post was a beauty. xo
Oh Merisi this sounds absolutely fabulous, a tram, a walk through vineyards, summer sun, I could go on and on....but I must mention the wine though...
ReplyDeleteThe dark blue grapes really catch my eye.
ReplyDeletewell, that was a great place for a walk. Especially the first image is a piece of art. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a very photographable walk and i am sure wine was enjoyed after
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day and a beautiful place to walk!! The grapes do look delicious!! Wonderful captures as always, Merisi, and, as always, thank you for sharing the beauty! Hope you've enjoyed a great week!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots from vineyard.
ReplyDeleteWelcome autumn and good wine! A wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors, I like!!
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Black & White Abstracts
hier wird gerade auch kräftig "geherbstelt" und traktoren in jeglicher ausführung legen die straßen lahm :-) wunderschöne bilder !
ReplyDeletein der hoffnung auf einen guten jahrgang wünsch ich dir ein schönes wochenende
lg anja
Beautiful vineyard images. Wonderful place to go for late summer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vineyard images. Wonderful place to go for late summer.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! The idea of fall ... rain ... ugh we need it here!
ReplyDeleteI guess I will live vicariously!
I wanna go.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there.
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