There are also interactive exhibits, including simulators that let visitors experience what it is like to drive a bus or operate an underground train. You can learn how tickets used to be checked, how the vehicles worked and how the transportation system changed as Vienna grew into a modern city.
I particularly enjoyed seeing how much everyday life has changed over the past century. Imagine traveling around your city in a horse-drawn tram instead of hopping on the subway! It made me appreciate just how much work goes into keeping a modern city moving, and how important public transportation has been to Vienna's history.
I haven't done quite as much traveling this week as I would have liked, because I've been recovering from something called walking pneumonia. Despite its name, it isn't just a little cough! It is an infection in the lungs that can make you feel very tired and cause coughing and difficulty breathing. It is sometimes called "walking" pneumonia because people with it may still be able to walk around and do some everyday activities, even though they are sick. I've been taking some time to rest and get better, but I hope to be back to exploring soon!
I already have a few trips on my wish list. First, I'd love to return to Graz, Austria's second-largest city, which I visited earlier and really enjoyed. I'd also love to visit Salzburg, the birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Salzburg is a beautiful historic city surrounded by mountains, with charming streets, colorful buildings and a huge old fortress overlooking the city. It looks like something out of a fairy tale!
