We arrived in Bratislava early Monday morning for our 3.25 day visit! I already posted this picture, but I want to keep this a full account, so apologies for reposting.
First impressions were of beautiful buildings, and squares, lots of open spaces, but very quiet and very few people around.
It felt much more leisurely than a city!
There are lots of statues like this one, so it's just as well it's not crowded, as tourists constantly stop to take photos with the statues!
A few tour groups passed along, and for a few moments the street would be crowded, then quiet again.
Bratislava by night is very, very beautiful!
This is the same square as the first picture, from the opposite angle, and that building is our hotel! Definitely the most impressive looking hotel we've ever stayed in!
Monday was Hubby's birthday, and when we were checking in, the receptionist noticed from his passport, and they sent a bottle of wine up to the room. How nice and thoughtful is that?
I really liked Slovakian people; everyone we met was friendly and helpful, and everyone had amazing English! I only managed to learn "thank you" in Slovakian, but each time I used it, they beamed. It makes a difference to learn just that one word!
What a beautiful city, and not crowded? I may have to add Bratislava to the list :).
ReplyDeleteLovely images, Mimi. I especially love the light in the last one. What a thoughtful courtesy, sending wine for your husband's birthday. Belated happy day to him. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi, nice pictures :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you stay in the Radisson?
Dean
yes, Dean, we did.
DeleteHi Mimi, nice pictures :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you stay in the Radisson?
Dean
Hi Mimi, I enjoyed clicking on your photos and seeing the big versions. You are lucky to be so close that you can just pop over to other European countries when the mood strikes!
ReplyDeleteI like your flowered shoes...and are your socks matching? Very whimsical!
It's so beautiful! What a charming town in which to celebrate a birthday.
ReplyDeleteTrue about learning a word from the language of a place you are traveling. I heard the French were horrid. I said, "I am sorry I do not speak French, do you speak English?" in French everywhere I went in Paris and the people were lovely and gracious. I am trying not to be jealous of your travels ;). Looks BEAUTIIIIFUL!
ReplyDelete"THANK YOU"...what wonderful 'first words' to learn...and use!
ReplyDeleteSo thank YOU for a nice walk around Bratislava.
PEACE!
It's so true that all it takes is an effort to communicate and we get along happily. Too bad politics has to enter at all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gesture for a birthday. I'm impressed that they noticed!
LOVELY photos! That's so sweet they sent up a bottle of wine - I love that! Your newest follower, Laura
ReplyDeleteThat is very thoughtful indeed, can't ask for better service than that. And yes, I agree, the city looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCJ x
Both charming cities!!
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