Vienna- back to German speakers and the euro

Ahh Vienna! Well I was sad to leave Prague but once again excited to see a new city and meet new people. I am getting used to making the quick friendships. Knowing people for hours feels like years in the backpacking world. I got into town late, sweaty, and tired and in no mood to start new friendships. Well 10 minutes after entering the common area, i have a beer in hand talking to the bartender from Portland, a group of American marines, and a Parisian. I have noticed my social skills flourish quite a bit but it is so easy when you have travel in common. Where are you from? Where have you been? How long is your holiday? What do you think about this city/country? And my new favorite....How do your nations higher education and health care systems work? I have yet to find a country even comparable to our embarrassing systems. Anyway, still fascinating to learn more and I am optimistic that good change will come. If not, I have so many countries to choose from that offer something better. So, day two I meet Dominique, a french canadian. We set out walking the city in the blazing heat. Flea market, parks, a pool on a boat(just observing enviously) and an asian market for some dinner supplies. Back to the hostel bar for some more World Cup where I meet a man from Australia traveling with his wife. We head out to the nearby bar and meet up with lots of other hostelers. Its amazing how at home I felt with people I just met. Im also really enjoying a little nightlife. I think its an important part of any city and a great way to meet people. Well the next day Dominique and I rent bikes and go EVERYWHERE including a huge cemetary where famous composers like Bethoven and Brahms are buried. Over 2 and a half million people rest there. Huge! Then down the Danube River to the city's amusement park for some bumper cars, a water ride and other ridiculous stuff I havent done in years. So fun! I could barely walk after biking all day but it was well worth it. Such a great way to see a city. Back for some more football and foosball at the local bar and an early train to Budapest. Overall, the city was great. I wish I would have checked out an opera(the thing to do in Vienna I guess) but more places to see and people to meet:)