Bratislava
What a start it was in our tiny little propeller-driven plane. You felt as if you could reach out and touch the snowy peaks below. Thankfully the weather was fantastic. If it is stormy when I go home, I might take the train! Not sure about that wee plane in turbulence! Anyway, arrived safely after fantastic flight and after a couple of bus rides hoping to arrive at the right spot, I was helped by a wonderful young Slovak student, firstly to find my flat, then to find the Gathering. He, Patrick, accompanied me to both. Marvelous, especially considering he was in the middle of his final exams. The university of Bratislava, its newest building. It is in the heart of an incredibly dense housing area , much dating back to Communist times. Apparently it is the largest housing zone outside Russia. At the Polyglot gathering in Bratislava 500 fanatical language learners have come together to speak different languages and attend what I hope will be fascinating talks and workshops. We all we...