On Sunday 10 March we headed out for yet another Sunday Stroll. Perhaps it will become a new family tradition!

This time we went back to the Mur River in central Graz, but walked north instead of south along the river. Soon we came upon a silvery metal island glistening in the river. It was the Murinsel, a modern bridge/island built in 2003. The bridge is designed to look like a silver shell resting in the middle of the river. New York City artist Vito Acconci designed the bridge and island. The Murinsel or “Island in the Mur” hosts a small amphitheater for local outdoor theatre and concerts, a café, and a small gift shop that sells items made by local artists.

A bit further down the river we came across a small 15 ft. climbing wall. It was fun watching the kids climb while listening to the gurgling mini-rapids of the river behind us. The Mur isn’t a very wide river, but it is swift moving and contains rocky shallow patches.

Of course we ended our Sunday Stroll at our favorite gelato shop!