Bratislava

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We arrived in Bratislava in the early afternoon and immediately headed towards the oldtown. I must say, this city kind of surprised me…it manages to integrate the old-word with chic modernity. Right in the heart, I saw some of the coolest/swankiest bars and lounges outside of Miami.

Our mission was to slow our pace and just stroll the streets. The city felt a bit sleepy, so our main source of entertainment was a scavenger hunt for the famous Bratislava statutes and then, much more importantly, the hunt for the perfect dinner location. It really was the perfect way to wind-down the trip.

We settled on a spot that served traditional Slovakian cuisine, meaning, the national dish of Bryndzove…a creamy curd made of potato dough and sheep cheese sauce…hmmm hmm hm! Another bonus is the fact that it is very wallet-friendly. It felt really good to be out of the Euro-zone which was in Vienna.

The night train back to Warsaw also deserves a mention. It might as well have been a hotel room, equipped with freshly-made beds, sink and vanity, vaulted ceiling and breakfast service…it was exactly what we needed.

We arrived back in Warsaw at 9am, but enough time for me to hop into a taxi and not miss a minute of my 9:50 lecture in Roman Law. Yes!

First trip = success

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