Tue 23.Aug.2016
Bratislava, Slovakia
I am home in California for the usual semi-annual scanning, scoping, etc.
The pictures will remain in Europe. I am not done with Slovakia, and there are still Sevilla,
Alicante, and Toledo to catch up on from Spain, and Montpellier, France.
So, with todays ado adone ... Slovakia!
Caution!
The tram has the right-of-way!
Do I really want to know what a Dinkel Drink is?
Love that late afternoon sun beaming in under the rain clouds!
The Prater
Once again, we are in Vienna for the afternoon!
The Prater is a large island
in the river Danube; also a large park on that island; and an amusement park within that larger park.
One hard-working name for having only six letters!
Hviezdoslav Square
Back in Bratislava...
I learned that this long narrow square near the river front was once a water-filed moat (!),
part of the city's defenses in medieval times.
Main Square in the Old City. This stage plays venue for a host of free entertainment
throughout the Summer. It was dismanteled a few days before I left; end of another Summer season!
Main Square again, reflected ...
... and direct, in the late afternoon.
Speaking of things that give pause to reflect ...
... who knew?!
The Martians are friendly!