Bratislava and Cadca

Travelling again back to Europe is quite emotional after 4 years, I guess. However, that didn't kick in until I arrived Slovakia this morning. SNOW!! Or at least some pathetic white-pretending stuff falling from the sky when I got off the train. Welcome me I guess. The train station is still the same, but the display board is digital now. The city itself is more colourful with new buildings. I managed to use my rusty Slovak to get myself bus ticket and found my way to the MC flat.

After a catch-up and lovely lunch, I moved north to where I am spending Christmas. My jet lag is still pretty bad. I seem to wake up at 4am and dozed off around 5pm in the last 2days. I almost didn't make it to change train in Zilina, but fortunately, I still remember enough little details to recognise the city and managed to jump off the train in time.

I continued my drinking record for the 3rd night with Slivo with hot tea... :$

Summary:

• No more border control. There is no longer custom officers came on the train and stamp my passport due to the Schengen agreement (no border within EU countries)
  
• Snow or something like that
• Feeling emotional and homy to be back to Slovakia
• Catch up with him and chat about Slovak politics and EU impact (me? politics? Must be his influence)
  
• Almost missed Zilina and Cadca because of falling into sleep
• Internet!! Yay! :D
• Food: Goulash, Korbaciky (cheese, sheep milk) Slivo with hot tea