Thursday, May 14, 2009

With This Exception: Funny Little Things about Slovakia That Don't Fit in the Book

Seems that like some other central/eastern Europeans, Slovakians have a wry sense of humor, with a lively awareness of the dark absurdities of life. (I have a pal of Polish ancestry, anyway, who says the best Poles hope for is "a happy kind of sad.")

Here's some advice about Driving in Slovakia that cracked me up, from Slovensko.com: Your Guide to Slovakia. Driving in Slovakia is fairly safe, they say, however:
"The pedestrians have priority on zebra crossing and they usually use this right to the fullest extent, crossing the road without watching for approaching cars. They may be committing suicide, but you will be charged with manslaughter.

"You should also pay attention to some rare 'brave' men in strong cars who think the road belongs to them. However, this phenomenon appears worldwide."