5/12/26- We Heart Bratislava
As I type these words, The Davis Academy Graduating Class of 2026 is making Davis Academy history as the first ever group of Davis Academy students to spend a night in the capital city of Slovakia: Bratislava. I’m guessing that when we return them to you and they start to share their version of the trip, Bratislava will be a highlight. It’s a charming city, nestled between Hungary and Austria, with a beautiful medieval castle, all right on the banks of the Danube River. In our short time here, we toured the castle, took in the beautiful slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, had a delicious dinner, and took an evening stroll to the city square with a Davis Academy sponsored gelato stop to close out the evening. While it’s a touch chilly, we’ve all got a warm feeling at the moment.
The rest of this post will be brief because today’s focus was simply on getting from Prague to Bratislava (and onward tomorrow to Budapest). Prior to crossing into Slovakia we stopped at a lovely ropes course nestled into the mountainside outside of Brno. We spent a few hours completing the various ropes elements before enjoying lunch al fresco. The fresh air and physical activity helped break up our ride, and keep our energy in a good place until arriving here in Bratislava. Tomorrow we’ll learn more about the unique history and current status of the Jewish community in Bratislava by meeting with the main rabbi here before we head on to Budapest. For now, we bid you a pleasant evening. If you want to feel like you’re here with us, go get some gelato and check out your nearest medieval castle!
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