Thursday, 24 October 2013

More than one month in Austria 2

In this following post I will talk mostly about food. Generally,when one moves to another country, one of the problematic matter is getting used to foreign food.In my case there was no problem. :) At my home town, frankly speaking,I didn't cook too much-imagine,you are coming from the university-exhausted and ravenous,will you have any mood for cooking? Thank Goodness,my mom always prepares for me delicious meals.But in Graz, I had to test myself as a cook. Before arrival, I thought that I would eat some food at cafes but It wouldn't cost so cheap. So, first of all, I got to know all supermarkets near my house and started shopping there with my roommate. My country has a rich food culture:different salads, soups, fish, especially, poultry and meat, bread and famous for wine and Chacha (Georgian vodka/grappa). Fortunately, it wasn't difficult for me getting used to Austrian cuisine. It is abundant because of influence other countries, like Italy,Switzerland, Hungary, Germany and etc. One of my favourite is Hungary's national dish - Goulash.
 I am fanatically in love with schnitzel and also, with knodel, perfect side dish for meat or as a dessert.
Apfelstrudel is fantastic.For me,as a lover of apple,that is ideal, I often eat it with tea. Indeed, Austrian cakes and desserts are adorable. As for other dishes, for example, salad is appealing.I,also,cooked a popular Georgian dish - Ojakhuri-with pork,potatoes,onions.The only thing which worries me,I could not find here cheese exactly like Georgian one, but I don't lose hope!


Monday, 14 October 2013

More than 1 month in Austria

I departed my country,Georgia on 1 September and arrived in Austria  with my friend,Kate.The very first day we spent in Vienna-in the City of Dreams and City of Music.We visited Schoenbrunn Palace-the uppermost tourist attraction in Vienna.

The next day we got to our destination Graz-UNESCO City of Design.I am really thankful to my buddy(mentor) who met me at Graz station and helped me a lot later.The first two weeks at the university were "Orientation Weeks".After it,we had much time to get to know the city where we would live next 5 months.First of all,I had to remember streets very well and a map of Graz was especially helpful for a person ,like me,who is not very good at orienting directions.Well,I don't need a map now.:)
Kate and I, naturally, did some sightseeing:we visited Schlossberg, famous for its Clock Tower, Kunsthaus, Landhaus, Murinsel,Double Spiral Staircase,my favourite place: Stadtpark. Still we have to see other places of interest.

One of the most impressive event was Aufsteirern about a month ago,Styrian folk culture festival where we listened to traditional Austrian music,saw Styrian folk dances,different costumes,tasted local food and beer.I was amazed.
P.S.To be continued.