Hostel culture

I just checked in again to Wombat's hostel here in Vienna. Originally I was staying with a couchsurfer Peter who graciously took me in on a last minute request. But scheduling was always weird because I would want to stay out late sometimes to hangout with friends or go to a party.

The first night I got in I met up with my friend Min Kyung again and his girlfriend Carmen. I also met up with a friend from my FLC mentoring university days - Aileen. It was such a coincidence since I didn't even know she was in the city. My checkin on facebook takes all the credit of the reunion. Finally a good use for facebook. It was great to reconnect with Aileen again, and we caught up on what all the FLC people were doing nowadays.

The second night I went to a couchsurfing party at a hostel. I had a great time at the party. There was a foosball table and I met a Brazillian guy Thiago who is working in Ireland right now. We had an international rivalry with an Austrian team. The score was tied 10-10. Finally the Austrians cracked and gave up two game clenching goals. With our secured victory we talked throughout the night and mingled with lots of people. I decided to check into the hostel for one night. But after checking out the sights again today in the morning and meeting more cool people I decided to stay one extra night.

Originally I was going to head to Rome for my new years but after checking out the hostel prices and meeting the cool Brazilians I think my plans might be changed. I am going to head to Budapest for new years and hangout again with my new friends.

Peace from Wombat Hostel in Vienna.