What an Amazing Evening!

We can't remember a time when we were at a loss of words to describe the perfect evening out...but this one was very close.  The bus stopped at the entrance to the Palace where we walked up 2 flights of winding stairs to the most opulently decorated room...with walls with gold molding, 5 large gold and crystal chandeliers and tables elaborately set with silver and china.  A string quartet was playing classical music, followed by ballet dancers and opera singers throughout the evening between courses.  We were offered champagne as we entered the room followed by red and white wine offered and replenished endlessly throughout the evening.  The menu included salad with balsamic dressing, potato and leek soup, veal au jus, mixed vegetables and rice and a Bombe dessert with Chocolate Sauce.

Dinner at the Palais Pallavicini pictures.

We found out that we were eating in the room where Bethoven and Saleri had their falling out.  It was truly a magical evening with lots of applause, good conversation and no complaints heard by anyone.  Clearly, although we still have lots of days to come, there is no way they can top this evening.  Even the tour directors agreed with our statement.

And we have another day in Vienna tomorrow!