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Images 25 - Slovakia
Crossing the Danube, again, and entering Slovakia
Some of the many hydro plants we cross on this stretch of the Danube
Determinedly taking this canoe to the river bank...
...teamwork to get the thing in the water...
...we start out with Nina at the front, but soon change the seating plan...
...it definitely doesn't work with Laurie steering at the back...
...finally, reaching open water on a downstream section...
...we can relax for a fair-riven family photo
Spot the frog
Walking the levees which hold the 'main' Danube in here
The power of the Danube's floodgates
Entering Bratislava, small, slick and modern
The Danube goes round, rather than through Bratislava...
...which is a bit of a shame
Bratislava Castle, lovingly restored in the 20th century...
...now back to it's full medieval glory
The 18th century grand staircase, recently restored
Ralph enjoying the fine interiors
Laurie, taking an interest in the interior...
...keen to capture the Baroque gifting (courtesy of Laurie)...
...and Jesus Christ (courtesy of Laurie)...
...and the fine chandeliers (courtesy of Laurie)
Bratislava, viewed from the Crown Tower
Looking over the Danube, from Bratislava Castle
The Church of St Elizabeth, Bratislava...
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