Slovakia

I finally got to Bratislava, unfortunately there weren't any lockers for me to put my stuff in so I had to lug them with me as I explored the city. It was only a short stop-over but more than enough time for me to see the main sights. Luckily, they also had wi-fi in the touristy areas. I got on a tram and got off at one of the stops near the castle. I walked up some stairs and through a park until I got to one of the main gates with outstanding design leading up to the castle grounds. Bratislava castle was very white and squarish I would say. The courtyard made for a nice photo op though, it was empty after all. After the castle, I went down to the streets once again, taking photos of whatever caught my eye like odd statues and interesting buildings. I got to the main square and found a Slovakian restaurant, perfect to get a taste of their cuisine. Eliska, my Slovakian friend, recommended me to try Halusky, their national dish. I asked the waiter if they had some and they did so I sat down outside the restaurant and had some halusky. It was pretty much like mac and cheese with a very strong cheese, a bit salty bit still pretty good. I asked the waiter for directions to the bus stop I was going to as the name was different but turned out my hunch was right and that they were the same.

One of the other main spots I wanted to check out was the blue church which was also on the way to the bus station. I got to see the church and had a seat at one of the stairs nearby. It was closed and still not much tourists, I had a nice opportunity to enjoy some peace but I got a bit conscious as I might be blocking the way so I proceeded on to try and find the bus stop. I took frequent breaks sitting on whatever bench I could find as my bag was quite heavy. I was even inside an apartment's lobby to just sit down on their comfy couch and to use their free wi-fi. Turns out the bus stop I was looking for wasn't there so I had to rely on my other map apps to find the right one. I got there just on time though, we waited for my bus which turned out to be for students hence its affordability. The ride was a bit long and cramped, but I was now heading to Budapest.Read more