Since a few days ago it has gotten quite hot again in Vienna. Daytime maximums are constantly above 30 degrees Celsius. I thought that if it is so hot, I should enjoy it and so I dared to go for a walk.
Way to Mariahilfer church. マリアヒルフ教会への道In front of Mariahilfer church. Carrot juice vendor. In the background outdoor covid test station is visible. Up to 5 PCR tests and 5 antigen tests per person and month can be made for free in Austria (some exceptions apply). マリアヒルフ教会の前。 人参ジュースの屋台が出ています。 向こうに見えるのは屋外コロナテスト会場。 オーストリアでは、1ヶ月に一人、 PCRテスト5回、抗原テスト5回まで 無料で受けられます（場合によって例外あり）。Cool down break at a supermarket. Fresh flowers give me vitality. 涼しいスーパーマーケット内で一休み。 新しく入荷したいきいきとした花に 活力をもらいました。
Pictures by Yuka Simeno (except the first one), July 22nd 2022 in Vienna.
Now is cherry season in Austria. Please look at the picture abvove. Are they not gorgeous? Those are cherries from Styria, one of the southern provinces of Austria. At a supermarket in Vienna
, they are sold in a large plastic bag and the customer has to put them on the scales to know the exact weight and price. These have a weight of 1162 grams and cost 6.96 Euro. Fortunately I had a 25% discount coupon and so I could buy them at a much cheaper price. For Japanese people this weight and price is extremely astounding. At home I immediately tasted a few, they are firm, juicy and sweet! I can savour this delicacy for many days in a row.
Here in Vienna, the recent heatwave lasting some days is over now and suddenly it has become a little cool. During daytime as well one needs some sleeved clothes. Flowers and trees in the city that were breathless because of the recent heat now sway in the cool breeze.
Fruit department at a supermarket in Vienna. 或るウィーンのスーパーマーケットの果物売り場
Here in Vienna it is very hot every day. Daytime maximums are above 30 degrees Celsius. When I think back on the time I started living in Vienna, I remember it not being like this. I have a feeling that it gets hotter every year. It really is true that global warming exists.
Despite that thanks to a rather dry climate usually residences have no airconditioner. Of course it is very hot inside my apartment but it is bearable. However if it stays this hot for an extended period of time, shopping at locations with airconditioning calms me down. Especially as in the picture above, looking at vegetables and fruits at a cool supermarket also cools me down as well. I think watermelons are from Asia. Recently they can be seen much more often at supermarkets here in Vienna as well. In Japan watermelon is one typical example of summer fruits. I remember my childhood when I joyfully ate chilled watermelon with my family. That seems so familiar to me.
Water mist from those poles is quite popular 通りのミストが大人気
Starting a few days ago, it has been quite hot in Vienna. The highest estimated temperature will be over 30 degrees Celsius and very dry. Out on the street it feels like being in an oven. It is said that the middle of the week will see the highest temperatures of this heatwave. Mist in the streets provides coolness. Many people enjoy to cool down passing by under those poles.
Young grapes hanging in front of a wine shop. 或るワインのお店前に若い葡萄が下がっています
Today is the public holiday “Fronleichnam” (Feast of body of Christ). Almost all the shops are closed and very few people are out on the streets. I went for a short walk but what a heat! Early evening some short showers came down and then it cooled down a little. I feel Summer’s approaching aura already.
During a walk in the sixth district of Vienna, I found this sign by chance. It says that in 1937 Dr. Heinz Zemanek, an Austrian pioneer of computers who built the “Mailüfterl”, graduated from High School here. I have no knowledge about computers but interested people might find this information valuable. Many interesting and important people are from Austria and I am sure that local people are proud of this fact.
Entrance of Marchettigasse High School, where Dr. Heinz Zemanek graduated from. Due to “Vienna Pride” which is held from June 1 until 12, the rainbow flag symbolizing this is shown outside the building. ハインツ•ツェマネク教授が卒業した マルヒェッティ通りの高校正門。 今年6月1日から12日まで行われる 「ヴィエンナ プライド」の催しの期間中なので、 そのシンボルの虹の旗が掲げられています。Obelisk opposite the entrance of the school. 高校前にある記念碑From this commemorative plaque one can understand that in this area the very first drinking fountain of the vertically releasing type in Vienna was located in order to avoid infectious diseases. この記念碑から分かるのは、 この辺りにウィーン初の、 感染症を防ぐための、 噴き上げる様式の水飲み場が設置されていた、 ということのようです。
Today during a walk in the 6th district of Vienna, by chance I found this sign on the wall of a buildung where Oskar Werner was born. Oskar Werner is a very famous Austrian actor, who made an extensive international career. When he died in 1984 at the age of 61, I had not yet come to Vienna. Unfortunately I do not know film and theatre extensively and so I don’t really know his works. However in one TV episode of “Columbo” he starred as the murderer, I know this episode well and it is quite impressive. Walking around Vienna, there often are such discoveries. In those moments I am overwhelmed by the depth of culture this city possesses.
Today is the first Sunday in June. After some time I visited Esterhazypark and I noticed that the flower beds have changed to a summer setting. Colourful varieties of flowers sway in the wind.
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