We’re inching our way north through West Slovakia, through spa towns, endless corn and wheat fields and the occasional castle perched on a rocky outcrop. Following the path of the Vah river, our aim is […]
2019 Day 57 – Hopping around Trnava
It would be so easy, wouldn’t it, to stay in one spot? That’s the trouble when you fall for somewhere new – the ever present tug of war between places yet unexplored versus the comfort […]
2019 Day 56 – Bratislava Castle
Perched formidably overlooking the old town, Bratislava Castle is first mentioned in history as far back as 907. Strategically located on a major trade route crossing, the Castle was also on the ancient amber path. […]
2019 Day 55 – Bratislava
We’re walking in the footsteps of kings and queens today. The modern capital of Slovakia, once known as Pressburg, was also once the capital of Hungary. In 1526 a war with the Turks left a […]
2019 Day 54 – Auf Wiedersehen Austria, Ahoj Slovakia!
After yesterday’s marathon effort at Schloss Schonbrunn, we’re taking a much slower pace today, driving out of Austria into Slovakia. It’s been lovely, but it’s time to move on. When we were planning this trip, […]
2019 Day 53 – Schloss Schonbrunn
No one could ever accuse the FitzGeralds of shying from a “go hard or go home” challenge. And on the day of our visit to Vienna’s most famed attraction, Schloss Schonbrunn, true to form it’s […]
2019 Day 52 – Of Verdicts and Sacher Tortes
Today’s the day: I have my specialist’s appointment booked. I know where I’m going and hopefully, I’ll get a verdict rendered on the state of my eye. It’s been 10 days since I had it […]
2019 Day 50 – Vienna
Oh…excited! We’re off to Vienna today! It’s eluded us for years, tucked away as it is, in the far east of Austria, never quite on prior paths. And it’s as if everyone caught up in […]
2019 Day 51 – Still in Vienna
The morning is an exercise in logistics and linguistics. We’ve located the hospital I’ve been referred to, navigate our way there on the train, then translate through its maze of departments to arrive at the […]
2019 Day 49 – Tulln
The morning brings rain. It’s a good a day as any to be on the road – it’s time to leave the peace of the Wachau Valley. The drive out is surprisingly busy, even if […]
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