So I was going to try and put in all the pictures from the last leg of the trip today, but as it turns out, I have way too many. Instead, I'll do Bratislava, Slovakia today; Vienna, Austria tomorrow; and Salzburg, Austria the next day.

Bratislava is an interesting city. Sitting along the banks of the Danube, it's the capital city of Slovakia and the only national capital (e.g., Washington D.C.) that borders two separate countries (Hungary and Austria). In addition, it's only 37 miles from Vienna, Austria, making them the two closest national capitals in the world.


Above: Michael's Gate: the only remaining structure from the city's medieval fortifications. It was built around 1300 and renovated in the 1700's.

Below: one of the narrow, crowded streets.



Above: the banks of the Danube from atop a hill in the city.

Below: note the Novy Most bridge, topped with a UFO-shaped restaurant, in the background.


Above: Bratislava Castle. The site has been inhabited since about 3000 B.C. Also, the back of some lady's head.