Lángos (lang gosh) is a big piece of deep-fried dough. It goes really well with Santa’s Egg Nog. Then again, what doesn’t go with rum?
Author: Caren
Art and Whimsy in Vienna
We met an artist who twists wool and silk thread into figurines. She makes framed art of wool and silk too. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen.
Christmas in Vienna, Made in China
The vendors had some cool stuff, but much is mass produced. When I turned a label over to see where it was made, it said “Made in P.R.C.” Nice try, China.
Besame Mucho in Vienna
There were musicians going table to table taking requests. I said we should request “Besame Mucho.” Of course they played it for the table right before us.
Snowie in Bratislava
Mister Snowie is hot eggnog and Frangelico topped with cherry whipped cream and a raspberry. How much Frangelico? Just add to taste and then, a little more.
A Castle and UFO in Bratislava
Tonight, instead of Gothic or Baroque, it was Christmasy with a petting zoo with sheep and a donkey. It was not the first time I fell in love with an ass.
Bratislava Tidbits
Seen Around the Christmas Market
Tafelspitz Fit For an Emperor
After appetizers we split the Tafelspitz for our main dish. We didn’t realize it would be a three-course meal in itself, served all at once.
Humor, Like Kindness, Often Needs No Words
In countries that do not get too many visitors and fewer people speak English, it is very comforting when a local makes a friendly gesture.
Off-Season Travel in Košice
The museum and the tower we wanted to visit are both closed for the season. Currently, the Christmas Market is the most happening place is town.