It. Was. Exquisite.
It felt so natural. I had to keep reminding myself to run around and see various places to see if they had changed, because it felt like home, and who does that when they're at home? o_O
I completely drained my bank account while I was there, but since that's what I've been saving for months in preparation for, I felt it was excusable. I bought a lot of stuff that will come out in full force when Slovakia plays in any sporting event that I'm cheering for. ^_^
The entire time I was in Slovakia, there was an undercurrent of sublime joy. It was perhaps the best six days since I left, actually. I drank somewhere between twenty-four and thirty liters of Kofola in those six days, which puts the daily average at around 5L....not inordinately high considering the deliciousness of the drink in question.
I caught a Blaguss bus from Vienna Airport to Novy Most, and since it was night, I could see Bratislava Castle from quite a few kilometers away--well before we reached the Austria/Slovakia border. The sight brought tears to my eyes--it's been so long. Heather Eccles met me at Novy Most, right off of the bus, and we walked right to the Slovak Pub, where I ordered Bryndzové Hálušky and Kofola. It was the most delicious meal I might have ever had.
I back to the Slovak Pub two more times before I left Slovakia, and I got the same thing every time, with the addition of garlic soup.
I went to Avion, Aupark, Polus, and Eurovea, I watched Robin Hood at Palace Cinemas, I went to Atak, and I visited all of my favourite parts of Old Town, including the place at the castle where my last few, great memories of Slovakia took place. I love my city, and I love my country. ^_^
I walked more in those six days than probably an entire week of Mayterm, and much faster, too. I also jumped up and down and waved my arm to the beat for nine and a half hours or so at Festival Lumen, where we saw Switchfoot. That was pretty awesome. :D
In very important news: I now have a Slovak flag hanging in my room.
