Of course we went to Bratislava last weekend. Vlasta celebrated her 50th birthday by throwing a party for her friends. We could not miss it. Besides, Vlasta’s friends are our friends now, one of the best gifts of the last… Read More ›
“Home”
Places we have lived.
Hungarian Holidays, Mandatory Work Days, Rest Days and My Confusion
May 1st is Labor Day here in Hungary along with most of the countries in Europe. Unlike the United States, where Labor Day creates a three day weekend by definition, Labor Day in Hungary may fall on any of the… Read More ›
Óbuda: A little bit communism, a little bit ancient Budapest
During the last century, adjacent towns across Hungary joined to form cities. And so it was with the formation of Budapest; a city created from the piece parts of Buda, Pest and Óbuda. Óbuda, literally translated as “Old Buda”, is… Read More ›
Finding St. Patrick’s Day in Budapest
We didn’t find corned beef and cabbage. Honestly, I suppose I never expected we would. During the search, I stumbled upon an advertisement for a party after the St. Patrick’s Day parade at a nearby Ruin Pub named Instant: Come… Read More ›
In Search of Corned Beef and Cabbage
When Pat and I married, I promised to love, honor, and cook corned beef and cabbage each year on March 17th. And for 30 plus years of marriage, I kept these vows. In the early years, my attempts were passable,… Read More ›
The World In Between 