One of the major attractions of Budapest is its thermal baths. Roman Baths were of course very popular during the Roman times. When Hungary was part of the Ottoman Empire (1541 – 1699), Turkish Baths were built instead.
Author: Caren
Trouble With Local Currency
“SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS?!!” the man screamed at the taxi driver. I looked over, and saw him holding a big wad of US dollars.
Budapest Tidbits
It’s a triple celebration in Hungary on August 20th. St. Stephen’s Day celebrates Hungary’s first king, King Stephen I, who is now the patron saint of Hungary. Hungarians also celebrate the Founding…
An Unplanned Visit
Every planned activity for the day was mired with unpleasantness. The one place we were nudged towards, by whom, I don’t know, turned out to be way more profound than I expected.
Krakow Tidbits
First, Beer Mixed beer, similar to the Irish Black & Tan, and assorted Polish sausage with sauerkraut and bread. Somebody’s a happy camper. Auschwitz, Nazis, and the KKK Inside and outside this…
The Friendly Vendors of Krakow
The vibe at the Krakow Old Town this afternoon was very different. Dating from 1257, the Old Town Square in Krakow is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. There were many vendors sitting behind their stalls making more of what they were selling.
First Class, Polish Style
Whatever Euros and Korunas they gave the conductor was not enough, so they threw in a can of beer, and gestured him to call it even. The conductor smiled, put the can of cold beer in his back pocket, and continued to the next compartment.
Prague Tidbits
Astronomical Clock Oh, look what time it is to visit this world-famous astronomical clock in Prague? THE WRONG TIME! Many others were disappointed too. I think the work is scheduled to end…
Getting Our Fix
I got my Asian food fix, and Kenric had his American food fix. The chef on the box for his leftover pizza looks like Brad Pitt from a certain angle. I named him Brad Pizza. You have no idea for how long I cracked myself up with that.
A Visit to The Pinkas Synagogue
On the walls of the Pinkas Synagogue are written about 78,000 names of Holocaust victims, their dates of birth, and of death, if known.