Well, another week or 2 in Vienna since the last post ...

Niall and myself have gotten our work schedules almost totally sorted, apart from a glitch with the TUWIS system (the online course signup method employed by the school). This is with the Will Alsop unit set in France, we haven't met him yet so we need to clarify this on Tuesday, so that he can agree to take us on, like Yoda and Skywalker in the swamp. Sort of...

We have done some pre-work on this project, including some outline history and a site plan, all actioned 'at risk'. We've also had some great lectures in theory, and have covered very contemporary issues including pragmatism and fame. And film too, Bride of Frankenstein already covered ... Bladerunner to come. In all a completely different experience of education to that in the UK.

We've also discovered a tiny Arch. practice round the corner from the flat, but I've not had the chance to pop in for a chat. Still can't find a gym cheaper than 100 euros a month, but the swimming pool at the Amalienbad is great - a 1920's indoor swimming baths with retractable roof. And the Praderstern Park has opened for the Spring/Summer season, meaning that the bizarrely defunct ferris wheels and rollercoasters across the street from us are now in full swing... reminding me of the opening scenes of the Lost Boys film - 1980's vampires and nightlit funfairs.

The Anglo-French rugby match was a disappointment - primarily because it was a naff game, but also because my attempt to get a Finnishman, a Dutchman and a Romainian into rugby failed dismally. So we're sticking with frisbee for now.

So as soon as I've done more work, I'll pin it up on the blog, but at the mo its not much to look at ... will hopefully be really busy in about a week or so. Then I'll be on the case for Easter, and back to the UK for a week as well. Till then ..