Let me start by saying that I did not feel like a guest in Christine's house. It felt like I had walked in to my own space after a long travel and a loving family member had thoughtfully put 2 bottles of champagne in the fridge to chill in anticipation . Now that's the kind of warmth I feel only when am with family! (big awww moment. Thank you) .
Here is a beautifully put together, 'lived in', warm & cozy (the kind that comes only with personal touches), large apartment (perfect for couple with kids. Larger than it looks in the pics) in central Vienna. It has an open deck where you can sit for hours, surrounded and shaded with plants and listen to birds chirping. Or, at nightfall put your music on and sit out, enjoy your drink. Needless to mention this became our favorite spot. And for the colder months, there is yet another place to sit with your tea/ coffee or drinks, a conservatory. The apartment is well stocked with more then what one could possibly need. In fact I could go on and on. To quote my husband.." Catherine's apartment should be experienced and explored. Not merely stayed in." Pity he didn't get enough time to explore her books.
I regret terribly not being able to meet Christine in person on this trip, and not being the first guest to post the first review of this apartment. Last moment change in travel plans to blame for that. Christine was very patient and understanding during this process. When we arrived in Vienna, her friend let us in , took us on tour of the apartment, and helped orient us to the place. Christine's eye for detail was evident in the detailed instructions she left with her friend for debriefing us, the small notes thoughtfully stuck on soft board for calling a take away meal, the well stocked kitchen, the information guides on Vienna kept exactly where you might look for them, keeping in touch with us to find out if we needed anything during our stay . What else would one need?!
Christine, till the time we meet (which shall be soon), for us you will be this warm, friendly, generous person who loves good music and good food, and owns a gorgeous apartment in Vienna. That's a difficult combination to better :-)