Days in Europe - Old and new Bratislava 多瑙河畔新舊城區

Have been here in Bratislava for a few days and the brilliant weather allowed me to explore a lot the town from old to new.  I got to know the town on foot from the house passing by the Bratislava Castle to the historic centre and the walkway on the Danube river bank.

來到斯洛伐克天氣很好，和煦淸涼的可以自朋友家中度步往城中逛。從城堡往下眺望多瑙河至漫步河邊，遊走舊城石板步道到新發展的現代建築，Bratislava 沒有布拉格童話舊城的驚艷，但城中人很可親，本想重遊布拉格，但友人盛意邀請到匈牙利幾天，明早起行，這個又會是羊毛工藝小圈子活動了！

The dominant of the town Bratislava Castle overlooking the Danube river

St Martin's Gate is the landmark of the Old Town

Up from the Bratislava Castle overlooking the St Martin's Gate and Danube river

The Old Town bronze statue art pieces

The "Man at Work" statue 

This morning I crossed the bridge to have a view from the other side of Danube river.  The Bratislava Castle looks like an upturn table

A relaxing walkway on the bank to see both town views - the old and young.

Bratislava is a city with incredibly rich history with the other part of mordern buildings.

These days I have intensive views of the city and visited gallery.

The city is small. All historic sites are in walking distance. Almost everyday after a walk I spent some time in the coffee campus of a cozy book store. 

When I back to the host house, the view from my room was gorgeous. 

Tomorrow I will be heading to Hungary for a few days. Will be back again in Bratislava.

Days in Europe - Bratislava fun exploration 悠悠歐洲假期

My second day in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia was a brilliant start of my holiday with beautiful skies, sunny and cool.  During the weekend, my friends - the nice hosts took me to the Old Town, the highly interesting Central European locality for its history, architecture, culture and arts.

我在歐洲的假期悠悠閒的與斯洛伐克東道主友人逛逛舊城，走上山林， 在家中與小女孩製作羊毛氈，這祇是假期剛開始的活動，來日會探索多瑙河隣近城鎮的風貌。

We explored through the gates.....

Bratislava is 8,696 km from my city Hong Kong

Though it's April, spring in Europe, tree branches of bare leaves are simply a nice backdrop of the town.

We strolled along the markets, souvenirs shops and gifts stalls.....

All the pretty little things are impressive

The artist's so nice for a chat with us. 

After a walk, we stopped in a spacious book cafe. Enjoyed so much the rich hot chocolate.

Then our steps forwarded to the hill - Koliba, where the TV tower located and a site for sorts of outdoor activities.

It's Sunday, a day for grocery shopping.  Sweetie showed me how to do the self shopping.

Holiday for spots exploration, also fun for the wool felt making. I showed Layla and her mum Zeinab the making of nuno felt dress and a 3D treasure box.

With the little hands making, a box of textural lid and nuno felted dress are made.

Sweetie's favourite colors are blue, turquoise, purple........

So what she made these days are all in those color tones, no matter a hair band, a dress or a box.

Bratislava is a town with fascinating sites of culture, architecture, history and gorgeous scenery. Surely I will explore in the coming days along the Danube River.........

Days in Europe - Vienna to Bratislava (Slovakia) 維也納到斯洛伐克

Since my flight arrived midnight I stayed a night in Vienna before heading to Bratislava (Slovakia). In the early morning I strolled along the area I stayed. Crisp spring with sun ray. Already busy traffic in the skies and land.

My hotel location is perfect in the West and close to Underground and train station. Vienna is only an hour train ride to Bratislava. I will come again to explore more the city during my days in Bratislava.

After a walk in Vienna, I took the train to Bratislava. 

The sweet pinky Layla and her lovely mum Zeinab received me. They're my expatriate neighbours in Hong Kong

Stepped in the guest room already impressive with the stunning sunset through the window.

This  little town I will spend my leisure time and enjoy my moment with the sweet hosts.

Layla is so gorgeous and talented.  After super, she made the beautiful nuno felted hair band with my guide in 30 min.

Sweetie, you're gorgeous ! We will explore the versatility of wool felt to make wearable art! Thank you for bringing me here in Slovakia. I will also explore the country and the nearby cities in the coming two weeks.