Day 7, Tuesday: Bratislava
On Tuesday morning Mario took us to the Historic Centre of Bratislava. In spite of the bad weather we enjoyed the sights. We had a very favorable impression of the Centre. It was meticulously restored, the modern additions blended well into the historical character of the town. The streets were clean and closed to normal traffic. Some of the damage and new structures that stood out like sore thumb were the result of the communist rule and cannot be undone so easily.
In the evening I invited all my relatives to dinner. Their choice was a Chinese restaurant. My cousin Adrika and her son Marek with his new bride Janka have also attended.
After the meal we gathered at Sonia’s for a chat, where Mario gave us a tipple from his whisky collection.
Walking through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
A short stop - all looking in different directions
Old town
A visitor to the town takes a break
Old town
It is starting to rain
Try this hat
Primate's Palace
Ann meets a giant
Plague column
Holocaust Memorial
A cup of coffee aand a biscuit
Old Town tour has caught up with us
Watch the birdie
George has a peep too
It does rain in Bratislava
The old town tour has caught up with us
The picture speaks for itself.
In front of the Chinese restaurant: Gabi, Éva, Sonia, Mario and I. Adi and Ann are photographing.
Sonja and I are waiting to give our orders.
Adi, Éva and Adrika are giving their orders.
I, Gabi and Adi are waiting for the first course.
The first course, Chinases soup, is over. Did Éva and Adrika consume all that?!
Mario and Sonia are waiting for the main course.
Janka and Mark, the newlyweds. Their wedding was on 18th August.
Who is going to eat all that! We rely on Marek.
The table: Gabi, Adi, Éva, Adrika, Jamka, Marek, Mario, Sonia and I
This picture proves that Ann too was there.
After the dinner a get-together at Sonia’s.
Mario gives a tipple from his whisky collection.