In Vienna last July, me and Lisa jumped in the train to visit the capital of Slovakia. Not knowing what to expect, it left more impressions than we imagined. The old historical center, completely renovated, mixed with the communist blocks from the iron curtain years, left the impression of two cities in one. If outside Bratislava's center the low economic power of the inhabitants is evident, the old town gives you an impression of economic growth, development and tourism. Older people, however, are not very used to tourists and there is a very local feeling, almost small town mentality. The people's cultural tradition has not yet followed the arrival of capitalism in the sense that slovakians are not used to please the tourist to get money. This means that they give you service but no emotions. Interesting, but if you think that 15 years ago they were being watched from places like the one in the photo... Friday, November 03, 2006
Bratislava
In Vienna last July, me and Lisa jumped in the train to visit the capital of Slovakia. Not knowing what to expect, it left more impressions than we imagined. The old historical center, completely renovated, mixed with the communist blocks from the iron curtain years, left the impression of two cities in one. If outside Bratislava's center the low economic power of the inhabitants is evident, the old town gives you an impression of economic growth, development and tourism. Older people, however, are not very used to tourists and there is a very local feeling, almost small town mentality. The people's cultural tradition has not yet followed the arrival of capitalism in the sense that slovakians are not used to please the tourist to get money. This means that they give you service but no emotions. Interesting, but if you think that 15 years ago they were being watched from places like the one in the photo... 
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