28 May 2023 – After much needed and rejuvenating sleep in Budapest, district this morning to the train station and a 2.5hr ride to Bratislava. Budapest we will be back!

Our hotel – pretty cool in the main downtown historic district

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We spent a couple hours to try and get a bit of local color and flavor – passing the Presidential Palace on the way to a very hip local micro – and a tasting flight.

Then a short walk through the Presidential garden to the Bratislava Flagship Restaurant – the flagship! – for some traditional Slovakian halušky and pierogi and of course another beer.

Now city tram to the National Stadium – and Depeche Mode! 20k+ and a fantastic show!

Trams stop in this city after 11…so 2 mile walk back to hotel, passing some cool architecture, but we did find a couple of open bars, including the famous(?) Goblins Pub, for a couple of Guinness nightcaps…

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Now time to crash – back to Budapest tomorrow!