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Real Name: Nick
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Hungary -- Travels with Dad

by kaloz - last update: Nov 24, 2002

A visit to the land of dad's family.

Fountain in Pecs
I grew up with many Hungarian friends in Cleveland, Ohio. The city with the 2nd largest Hungarian population (behind Budapest)!! Dad had talked about visiting, as he had never been there, and after a couple of years working at a good job, I booked us passage, and away we went. We were there for three weeks, and it was a blast. I tried to learn some Hungarian, but I was not very good.
This is a fountain in Pecs, there is no good way to photograph this wonderful fountain, and it is huge. A very simple design with many layers of small falling water. It was one of my favorite things in Hungary.
Pops on our street

Barcsay Utca

This is a street in Budapest named for our family!! Utca is a small street. Ut is a larger street. There, now you can speak some Hungarian! We had a grand time taking many photos on our street, and there is a fountain at one end, where some street musicians set up and played for us. I had a roll of B&W in the camera that I had to finish in Hungary so this is not a grayscale of a color photo. I showed these pictures at work and one girl said that I must have an old camera. I thought she was observant because of the square format of the pictures, but I asked her why she thought that, and she said, "'cause it takes black and white photographs." I tell you it is true, I nearly fell over laughing.

Dad and Elvis

The King lives!! This is a posed photo of pops combing his hair in front of the Elvis shop. This is in the town of Sopron, near the Austrian border. We travelled all over the country. Visiting many regions and cities. It would be nice to spend more time in one place, but I didn't know if Pops would ever go back.
The King

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Pros:"Lots to see and do."
Cons:"Hard Language"
In A Nutshell:"Enjoy Hungary -- It's great"
kaloz's Hungary Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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kaloz's Hungary Travelogues
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Faces of HungarySeptember, 1992 8

Comments for kaloz about Hungary
Albert_Lugosi Tue Jul 3, 2007 15:28 UTC
 Actually this bridge has been rebuilt recently. On the other hand, during WWII, for a few years, land on the opposite side was returned to Hungary, so you cannot say that it was blown up in order to prevent occupation from the Czechoslovakia.
Sharrie Fri Mar 19, 2004 02:26 UTC
 You are right, there are so much to learn! Traveling with dad... I haven't done so for sooooo long! Must try to do it more often! :-) Prayers are very powerful, I didn't know how much until very recently!
deecat Fri Mar 5, 2004 14:47 UTC
 Fountain in Pecs sounds great. Liked it that you went with your Pops! I was surprised that OP art started in Hungary! Postcard story was hilarious. Travelogue-outstanding. Grandmother picture was priceless. Wonderful pages I enjoyed so much.
littlesam1 Tue Feb 24, 2004 14:01 UTC
 Sounds like a wonderful experience. And you even found your own street! I am planning on a side trip to Budpest when I visit Prague in April.
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