Spencer's Hungarian Happenings: Ah-Hahs and Audios-es

This weekend I was in Budapest staying with Tatiana. She just moved host families and they seem absolutely wonderful :)

Upon my arrival at their flat we had dinner. The family had traveled all over the place and because of their traveling they eat some unique foods. For dinner's first course we had some interesting uncooked meat stuff on toast (nem finom) then we had spaghetti with "animals" as her host mom said

there were actually tiny octopuses and muscles which were unexpectedly delicious :)

And finally we had palacsinta. They have a special family palacsinta that is almost lemonade flavored

I also made one with Nutella and peanut butter. Reeses!!!

After dinner Tati and I went out to wander around the city. We went to Budapest Castle, Matthias Templom,

Vaci utca, Deák tér, and we walked across the chain bridge.

While we were up on the hill on a brick wall between the church and the castle was the most beautiful view. We could see the parliament all lit up, the chain bridge, the white bridge, the green bridge, and pretty much anything else you want in Budapest.

Unfortunately I did not think to bring my camera to Budapest so these are ipod pictures :(

It was the most amazing feeling like me being here really here was just sinking in for the first time. I had the view I had seen on the Internet, in my picture atlas, on postcards, but I could feel the cold air all around me and I was really there. That is the best I can do with words but it doesn't quite do it. I can only say the it was one of the most amazing feelings I have ever experienced.

On Sunday we had our breakfast and left for the airport. Three of our Aussies left on Sunday, which was the reason for my trip to Budapest. Molly, Milly, and Jordan all left at noon.The goodbyes were really sad and drawn out; I think everyone cried at least a little ... Some more than others.

We had the good sense to take our group picture after everyone was crying so we all look gorgeous.

We stood there until we could no longer see them in the security checkpoint. Then Becky, Tati, and I took the bus back to town and went to West End for lunch. We had frozen yoghurt at this cute colorful place before wandering around town until it was time for mine and Becky's bus to leave.