Thursday, August 30, 2012

29 Aug: A glimpse of the eastern European sights (iukwim)

Today we visit the 3rd country of our trip, Slovakia. Kinda left the hostel at noon, took the U4 to Pilgramgasse changed to bus 13A to Sudbahnof train station. Finally figured out how the transport system in the city works. A single trip ticket is valid from point A to point B, no matter the means of transportation or how many times you change, ie you can take a train and bus together in 1 ticket. Going up ticketless is possible but the 70 Euro fine is quite a deterrent. 

Purchased the 14 Euro return trip ticket at Sudbahnof. It consists of a return trip ticket valid for 4 days from the date of purchase and unlimited usage of public transport in Bratislava. Its the capital of Slovakia and is just a 65min train ride away from Wien. 

The only thing to visit there as a tourist is the old town center which isn't really big. However, you have to take a bus (93) which runs quite frequently down from the train station. Alight when you see the big castle on your right or you will end up like us. 1 more stop and you'll cross the bridge with the iconic UFO thingy, arriving at their shopping center. Here, we got a taste of how cheap food is in eastern europe and did some shopping! Their shopping center even has wifi! haha. 

wow. i must truly say that the girls here are really pretty and have good figures. They're like the main sight man. The old town doesnt really have much to do except just walking around and absorbing the ambience of being in one. I think Prague will be much better. But as i said, sightseeing there has another meaning even to them with their iconic 'men at work' symbol that is even being sold as keychains. Shearn totally went crazy here man with all the 'sights'. 

I must say things here are so much cheaper compared to Austria and Italy. Stopped by in the evening for some pastries and it was only like 1 Euro per cake! and to our surprise, wine made from strawberry was also 1 Euro! what a deal man! 

Caught the 2046 train back and tried finding dinner back in Wien. Sadly the shop we wanted to find was closed by the time we reached there so had to settle for some kebab. I think im getting more tired as the days go by man. im already falling asleep typing this. till another time.. ciaos!


the gate


this 'joke' originated from mine workers who come up for air, rests on the surface of the town to 'work' if you know what i mean.

 where francis go when he get sick

moonrise over Bratislava

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