If It's Wednesday, It Must be Doors

Although not as flashy as the wrought iron gate from last week, there is something very elegant about this. Wood is very expensive now in Hungary also, and this is one way of showing affluence in a small town.

Reliable Service Providers

This upbeat and helpful gentleman is the Hungarian representative of UltraFrame Winter Gardens. Not only is he reliable but he checks on his clients to make sure they are happy with the product and if a deadline is too close, he's been known to roll up his sleeves and help out to make certain the job gets done on schedule.

Only work well done can bring a carefree smile like this on a face of a person! Well done!

Photographer's Opinion

I can take no credit for this photo as it was borrowed from the site of MOMMO.HU. but the fellow you see on the photo above was a prominent statesman until his scelaton's began to fall out of the closet. He was exposed to have been a spy in the former regime and had left office voluntarily before having to do so. He now runs a consulting firm.

That is not what is funny about this photo but the banner behind him. No idea what it actually read, but the portion that shows on the photo when read together (szarszag) simply means the smell of excrement.

The Deryne Bistro

This Buda restaurant had become a landmark in the life of the city. The location is great, so is the atmosphere, furnishing, food and service.
This is their newest chef, who is quite a colorful person on top of being very talented. My daughter and I enjoyed one of the best meals there last week.

The Small Benefits of Networking

There are a number of expat events at any given time in Budapest. This particular one was complete with a chocolate founain. You can imagine there was a crowd around it.
Then again, there are friend and contacts you can make that always makes for a pleasant evening.

Family Dinner

With my daughter visiting it was a wait-and-see about where she would be willing to go with me. Luckily, she did concede in coming to visit my cousin in Nyergesujfalu, 12 km from Eszterfom. There are her husband Denes, my cousin Zita and their youngest son Gabor and my daughter and I. We've had the restaurant virtually to ourselves so it was even more enjoyable.

Taste of Indonesia

A charming little restaurant in Buda, is close to some businesses, a major hospital and public transportation. It is a serene island with an atmosphere of a place far away. Its owner is a former singer from Indonesia who is now married to a Hungarian and exchanged the place of wonder for strange Budapest. Love, they say, is blind.

If It's Wednesday, It Must be Doors

...and what a door and fence it is. If I had to guess, the owners may have something to do with the crafting of these gates and advertise in such a way. Whatever the case may be, it is stunning.

Full Moon

Tried several versions of this shot before settling for this one. It is in the garden with the moon just above Orhegy. While the 'night shot' gave the photo a bit more visibility, it was also BLURRED - which is why I opted for a darker but clearer view.

Fall is Not Only in the Air Now

There were photos during the spring of the street where the cats and I are now making our home in the village. Fall is now definitely upon us - it is visible on the street and in the garden. Time to take up the bulbs, spread mulch, wrap the roses.....

Fogged In

There had been photos of the Basilica in Esztergom on this blog before, but this time the shot is shrouded in mysterious fog and the photo is taken from Slovakia. Ordinarily, this is a beautiful spot to view the structure and the hillside from but the fog had not yet burned off. Considering the fact that it is a Sunday, thought the subject would be appropriate to visit again. Hope you are having a wonderful week-end!

A Stop in the Countryside

This wonderful bakery/pastry shop is in a difficult location in Pilisvorosvar on the way to Budapest. One must encounter a steep driveway to get in-out from there onto a road that is constantly streaming with traffic. I was in no hurry for once and took a chance. Had not been there for months and was pleasantly surprised at the improvements. There is even a small decorative pond by the outside seating area. This alone would have made the stop worthwhile. You should have seen the pastry I packed up to take home as my daughter arrived for her visit. No, no temptation shots!

An Old Fashioned Stove

Once upon a time peasant houses were outfitted with such stoves. Occasionally they were built in a corner so part(s) of it would be in other rooms also giving them heat. There is a 'bench' that one can sit on and keep their back warm. Just imagine sitting around winter evenings when there was no TV, video - but lots of time for conversation. It must have been very pleasant especially after a long day working outdoors.

Foggy Morning Finesse

What greeted me yesterday morning on the yard would have been called 'pea soup' by a Brit. There was heavy fog! A couple of hours later went out again it looked better and I've noticed that the moisture that collected on the cobwebs made them seem much prettier than they would ordinarily appear. What do you think?

If It's Wednesday, It Must be Doors

It would look a great deal nicer without graffiti but there are enough grand details to make this a beautiful sample of Budapest doorways.

Still Outdoors

This cafe is in a revamped section of District 7. There is no room for sidewalk seating, but there is a friendly bench where at least one person could enjoy their morning paper with their cup of joe.

Folk Dancers

Yesterday we went by a harvest festival and caught glimpse of the dancers. Unfortunately, the photo quality suffered some but it does illustrate the motion.

Outdoor Cafe

Soon the outdoor cafe's will be packed up for the season and we will anxiously await spring to be able to enjoy the great outdoors with our favorite libation.

Another Great Facade

An Outdoor Wine Tasting

A good start to the week-end when the Second Annual Palinka and Sausage Festival will be held in Budapest. This is an outdoor wine tasting in the vineyards of Etyek.

The Great Hunter

Ferko succeeded in catching a mouse and Gigi is forced to sit and watch as he plays with his toy.

If It's Wednesday, It Must be Doors

You may call her an old 'has been' but I bet, it was a vision of simple beauty when it was new.

Do Not Pass

Our bus was the first to arrive at the scene of this accident back in the spring. Most of us ended up walking home to the village rather than wait for hours for the police and ambulance to complete their work. Passing on impossible stretches of road is one of the most dangerous habits of Hungarians - so many examples, but the lesson is not learned.

Farmers Market

Shopping list in hand, it is one of the final great days to go to the farmers market this fall. This is one of several operating in the city and the fight is on to save it as the powers that be are planning to do away with it and put a parking garage under the park and use the buildings for upscale rental. These plans would not look good with a simple farmers market next door. How sad to get so civilized...

A Feast Fit for a King (and Queen)

This is a grill platter for two in a country restaurant a short distance from Esztergom. The garden area used to face a branch of the Danube...until the highway was brought through directly next to the restaurant. So now, the dish is more worthy of the attention than the scenery. Bon Appetit!

Comfort Food on Saturday Morning

One of my favorite memories from college days is the fried egg sandwiches I used to order with soup. Nothing more than an omelet on toast with mayo, tomatoes and lettuce leaf if there is any.
How is your Saturday morning?

TGIF

Indeed! and what a week it was. Don't you think it is worth celebrating that another day, week had come to a conclusion - we've survived and are ready for an equally great week-end! Wish you all a wonderful, constructive, restful, cozy week-end!

Harvest 2008

It was not a pretty day by any means. Although it did not rain, the threat was there and the wind was strong. Jokes kept us warm as we proceeded on both sides of the rows.
There could be no complaint this year about the bounty - no frost or rot damage to the crop.
The better looking clusters saved from the press were going home with the harvesters' table.
A glance at the scenery - in better weather we would sit under the walnut tree and enjoy the afternoon sharing food and stories - but today, we hurried home.

October Theme Day: Lines

Here you see the lines of the pipes that heat the country house. Not a pretty sight, but the heat they provide is wonderful.

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