Describe a foreign city that you have visited

A Foreign City

Describe a foreign city that you have visited

My aunt Pauline, an intrepid traveler, took me with her to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We arrived in this quaint city in Eastern Europe on May 1, 2004, the day Slovakia, together with 10 other European countries joined the European Union. Young-at-heart Aunt Pauline noticed that Bratislava is a youthful city. This is because there are many universities here and about 60,000 of the population are students. On the other hand, because of its long history, it has many old castles, churches and streets. It also used to be a coronation town, and the site for the Hungarian king's crowning in the old days. Throughout its existence, it has been a cosmopolitan city, home to Slovaks, Germans, Hungarians, Russians, Jews and others. It was a public holiday and both tourists and the local people were out to enjoy the day. Many were dressed in their regional costumes. The streets were festooned with flowers and colorful flags. Music filled the air as small citizen bands were playing at street corners. The city has a strong music tradition because Mozart, Beethoven and Liszt often performed there. Caught up in the joyful and festive mood, Aunt Pauline joined in the reveling. She merrily took part in the singing and dancing. However, I was a bit too shy to join in. Later, we sat down at a roadside cafe where we quenched our thirst and sampled Slovakian food. After resting for a while, we followed the scenic walking route clearly marked out for tourists. It was an interesting stretch that led to an ancient castle atop a small hill overlooking part of the picturesque Danube. Together with a couple we had befriended on the train to Bratislava, we sat on the slope to rest and to enjoy the scene while snacking on the drinks and tidbits we had brought with us. After the short rest, we took a winding path back to the romantic cobbled-streets of the old city, stopping along the way to marvel at the beauty of the city's cathedral and the old houses built several centuries ago. Aunt Pauline had made it possible for me to go to East Europe. I will always be grateful for this memorable experience.

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