Midsummer in Bratislava

Stina and Jens visited for a couple of days. Considering how hot it was the whole time, it is incredible that we actually managed to visit and see so many different parts of both Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna in less than 4 days!!

Such as the national Slovak radio house which is constructed like an inverted pyramid, and is really cool (and empty) inside!





The "beach" at the river bank of the Danube - nice mojitos (but unfortunately not so good for swimming)!



And a Midsummer FEAST on the balcony with herrings and snaps (Joe was practicing Swedish drinking songs to prepare for the wedding...). Note the dammsugare from IKEA in the bowl of strawberries - jummy!






Vienna - Having an (expensive) morning coffee at one of the old cafes. Heute's mein Tag was playing on the radio.





And a lot of hanging out in the parks as the heat really got to us







Budapest - we traveled with the Landrover and stayed in a pension on the Buda side, which felt like the country side really. Bus number 8 makes for an interesting ride and takes you straight to the Pest side in no time..!



We visited the statue park where they have kept some of the old statues from the communist time, quite impressive. And sweaty.



Stina with an old Trabant (which she managed to damage while checking out the engine in the front..)



The first day we visited one of the old nice thermal baths which is in the City Park to cool off. The second day we visited a big pool area on the Margaret Island in the middle of the Danube - which was less nice, and crowded as hell, but it did the trick to avoid heat stroke. Had to stand in a line for 20 minutes or so first though.



Jens surprised Stina with a giant Chocolate BUN that lasted for two days..!





We'll meet again next week in Gothenburg...SPRINGSTEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!