….and so to Bratislava………….

We had a great day here. After another fabulous buffet breakfast we headed off first on a coach tour and then a gentle walking tour around the old town which took us to within five minutes of the ship – and lunch.
The guide kept us well informed of everything we saw – including the American Embassy which is a mini Whitehouse!

We got out of the coach when we arrived at the castle where one of Marie Antoinettes daughters lived after her marriage, and from up here we had wonderful views over the city and the Danube itself – more photo opportunities!

The highlight of my morning was when we spotted some monks. I had been very disappointed that there were non to be seen in the Abbey in Melk.
There is so much history in Bratislava, reminders everywhere of Communist rule and the Holocaust as we found also the next day in Budapest. However, amonst all this history we spotted a Tesco Express – they are just everywhere!

Another great lunch with local dishes – delicious pork, and then free time to leave the ship if we wished so we did what all girls know is best – headed for the local shopping mall. Many of the retail outlets were familiar to us and some were new. We had a good ‘mooch’ and on our way back to the ship we spotted the Red Bull mini. A great day in a great place, well worth visiting.
Tomorrow – Budapest!