Joe and I decided we must apoligize for the slightly boring blog of daily diaries...it is more for the sake of our moms and pleasing them as they love to read the detailed iternaries. We love you moms.
Our travels to Vienna were great, although we only got to stay one night we felt as if we had walked the whole city. I can describe it as Grand. Every building was built with such detail and beauty. We stood and just marveled at each building and the churches.
Then on day 13 we were off to the capitol of Hungary, which is Budapest. As we were entering the city on the train we knew we had crossed over in Eastern Europe. It was a bit dreary and it didnt help that we arrived at dark. We bused to our host families house and made it safe and sound. We walked into a house with 2 naked kids running around bc they had just finished their baths. They are a younger couple with 4 children. This is very unheard of in Hungary. The children are Margarot 11, Tomas 9, Mikki 5, and Honey (such a cutie) 3. We have had a couple great dinners together and good conversation with Mom (Ildiko) and Dad (Peter) afterwards. The first night they told us all about Hungarys time during WW1 and WW2 and then how is was to be under Communist control until 1990. It was very fascinating.
The second night we met Grandpa and I helped Ildiko cut fabric pieces for a quilt she was making, while Joe put on and American Idol contest with the children. We laughed alot. Grandpa had asked Honey(3), why she wasnt speaking to her guests, she replied, "because the speak Hungarian" and then grandpa replied,"well then what do you speak?" Honey innocently said,"normally." Too funny.
With Servas it is customary to only stay 2 nights with a family unless they invite you to stay more, and last night the family asked us if we wanted to stay another night, so we will. Then we will move on to Bucharest, Romania tommorrow on a over night train. This time we did not book a seat. We booked a train car that has 6 beds, so we will see how this goes.
Miss you all, I have been feeling a bit homesick lately and Joe has had to deal with me. He is a good husband.
Ashley
well I guess I am a "mother" then, because I love reading all about everything....all the little details!!! They are not boring at all to me...so add me to the MOM list!! God bless you!!
ReplyDeletewell I guess I am a "mother" then, because I love reading all about everything....all the little details!!! They are not boring at all to me...so add me to the MOM list!! God bless you!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is nice to stay in one place for a few nights. Especially with a family. All is well here in New Jersey. Abe is taking steps. We will put some new video on the blog soon just to prove it. Jenn is making her award winning apple pie tomorrow! I love it.
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Jag
Joe, Ash - enjoying all the good posts. Back "at home"...well, don't worry, you're not missing anything :) DC is nice and warm, and Craig and I are having fun. We work, and then eat dinner and thats it until the next day starts. Am constantly plotting a way to meet up with y'all. Much love...Ginger
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, but then I am a "mom" too. Ashley, I was so excited to read that you are quilting!
ReplyDeleteMichele, you added yourself to the mom list because you posted the same message twice. Ashley, whenever you get homesick just remember how insanely jealous we all are of you.
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