Weekend in Bratislava & Brno

A week ago Alenka, Gorazd and me had a great extended weekend in Bratislava, Slovakia. Went there by train (which reminded me how I don't like long journeys by train). But apart from that- it was surprisingly good relief from every day fuss at work. Brings you into perspective. Anyway- went there on Friday, came back on Monday. On Sunday we took a short train trip to Brno, Czech republic. I was in Slovakia twice before, but wasn't in Czech republic before-hand. My impressions all-in-all were great. As with most East-European cities, the suburbs are made-up of this shabby Communist-era living blocks. But old city centre is great- full of old buildings, churches and things to do. I think I will definitively come back.

The weekend (as such things go) ended to soon. But I definitively decided I should do more of this city breaks. We often don't realize how privileged we are living few hours from so many capitals and historic cities...

1st night, Slovak pub- weathering thunder storm- IMHO roof needs some repairing ;-)

1st night, somewhere near Danube; the end result of the storm

Saturday- drinking a beer at 10:30 in the morning? Why yes, and I LOVED it. ;-)

Saturday, vista of Bratislava- Petržalka with Novy most & Danube

Hiding from journalists... ;-)

Best legs of Bratislava 2007- get your own pick

Dragon in athrium of Brno city hall