Throughout my trip, the Danube and I have frequently parted ways only to be magnetically drawn back together again. There's something about that powerful current and wide expanse despite its dirty industrial stripes. Today I bid adieu to the mighty Danube and its touchpoints in Austrian, Slovakian and Hungarian territories.
Hungary is now a memory, having been left behind in favour of Bratislava on the Slovakian border. Brat is one of the smallest capital cities in Central Europe but it offers a kickass view of the Danube and surrounding hills from its 1000 year old castle promontory. The old town is charming with its narrow cobbled side streets and the architecturally rich Primatial Palace is something to see.
A train will shuttle me north to Prague tomorrow for a brief reunion before hopping on a jet plane bound for home. I am ready to return. While this trip has been peaceful, an architectural treasure and mostly a treat, it has also been challenging at times and lonely due to the language barrier.
My purpose was to explore some of East Europe's rich cultural heritage, taking a little distance from possessions and amenities, basically recharge my batteries. I now return to "The Colonies" with a renewed appreciation for home, human connections and chilled watermelon on demand.
Over and out.
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mmmmmm watermelon
ReplyDeleteTHanks for the stories Hel!! The lightening storm and the doe sighting were a great way to wrap things up!
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