Above: Just prior to leaving Balatonlelle, HU with our Hungarian counterparts and new friends from camp. Below: Staré Mesto (Old Town), Bratislava
We have now arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We have a few days of Slovak language course under our belts and are quickly assimilating to life in Slovakia. It has been a very interesting experience to get our resident permits, and I think I am starting to understand what it must feel like to be an immigrant to the USA, with trips to notaries, doctors, hospitals, and the police.
Right now, our days begin with Slovak lessons at 8am until 12pm, when we break for lunch. In the afternoon, we have a variety of activities to get our permits and meet others working in the area as well as some free time before dinner at 6pm. We (the three ELCA volunteers) are here with eight volunteers from Germany and it has been very fun to get to know them. We all will be staying in Bratislava through next week, when we will depart for our respective sites.
Liz, great to see what's up, culture shock and all...it's really not the first time for you (Russia) but here you're more on your own. Think of you a lot and will keep checking. Ooodles of blessings. Good to catch you on that happy looking snapshot! Eva
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