Folk Art

In a separate area reserved for the folk art, there were small shops where artists demonstrated their craft and sold samples of their ware.

Rug weaving, candle making, pottery, textile coloring are just some of the items on display.

On the Way to the Vineyard

On our way to the wine tasting, we walked through a variety of cellars and small vacation homes. This one was particularly interesting with a display of old tools.

Nice and refreshing. We've found a sour cherry tree on our way and it was loaded down with ripe fruit. How refreshing.

The facade of this cellar has lovely decor of grapevine with clusters of grapes hanging down, but these are still very green and not edible.

The Equestrian Show

The Hungarian Longhorn. Sturdy animals from the Great Plains of Hungary.

Finally it is Lunch Time

Nicely set table, inviting aromas, new faces and plenty of red & white wines and conversation.

Traditional instruments and melodies from a century back provide just the right mood.

The pottery with the faces served as the wine vessels. On the plate is paprikas made of gray beef. Very tasty fare with a cabbage salad.

Arriving at the Equestrian Farm

These young ladies with trays were waiting for us with locally made apple brandy. It was smooth and strong - especially as it was only 11 a.m., but with a little bit of home made bread...there were no complaints.

On the carriages once more, we were on our way to the vineyards for a wine tasting. There were small family owned places along the way with even a cemetery in the midst which made me wonder whether the town was once out there, or the cometary was for the heroic workers of the grape.

A nice cool spot on a hot day. Remember it was still morning when we bellied up to these tables for a taste of four delightful wines. Then a ride back to the farm for a hearty lunch. More to come...

Trip to Solt

You are looking at the inside of the hydrofoil we boarded in Budapest on the Danube for our trip to the City of Solt. The trip took approximately 1.5 hours while we enjoyed the view and refreshments.

Docking at Solt where there is not so much as a cabin at the pier, but we were met by...

four horse drawn carriages to take us to the equestrian farm. The rest of the trip will be showing in the days to come. Do come back.