We have been taking full advantage of the Hungarian public transportation system. We've ridden the villamos (streetcar) the most, the bus and the Metro system. Today was no exception... we rode a train from Budapest to Szentendre. The best part is that we purchased discount tickets which are good for a week. Unless an official asks, one does not even have to take the ticket out of one's wallet. However, if you get caught riding any mode of transport without a valid ticket of some sort you are fined 16000,00 Forints or about $68 on the spot. We've not figured out what happens if you do not happen to have this amount of money with you. The penalty signs are all over the modes of transport. DC could really learn a lot from this system. We have seldom waited more than 3-4 minutes at any station. At Szentendre (St. Andrew) we walked, shopped, ate, drank and took photos for about 4 hours. It is is picturesque town...
... with many outdoor little restaurants, small shops and museums contains the work of artists of all kinds...
...as well as all kinds of interesting alleys.
The restaurants offered all kinds of fare including one where they make everything in front of you! Take a gander at those awesome sausages!
The artistry of the locals was evident even in some restaurants where the walls were covered with relief work as below. This is actually a depiction of the town itself.
At this restaurant They offered a pink lemonade which Jim loves... but what he actually got is...
Jim was not impressed with all the seeds and mint leaves. At least it was somewhat cold. After a very hot and tiring day it was time to freshen up as the locals do... by walking in a fountain in my FitFlops! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!
Tomorrow we are headed to the town and house of my birth, Nyaregyhaza, with my sister and brother-in-law. Fortunately Gabor recalls where the house is located. I recall seeing this house as a teenager.. but have no clue how to find it. Sine we did not make arrangements for a car in the US we learned it was better and less expensive to hire a driver. We will meet him at 10AM.
It is also Erin's birthday tomorrow... Happy Birthday xoxoxo xox!
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