What I Learned in Slovakia

• Bratislava is a beautiful and charming city. The people are friendly, and most spoke enough English to allow for a conversation.  
• Things are cheap in Eastern Europe. 
• The Bratislava Castle is situated on a massive hill, looking out over the city. I was quite impressed with the good condition of this ancient castle, until I discovered the current structure is a recreation. The original castle burned down in 1811 and was rebuilt in the 1950s. 
• Gay bars charge a cover if you're a woman. Not sure about the logic with this.
• Slovakians do not care about Eurovision.