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August 15th 2006
Published: November 14th 2006
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Hello Everyone! Heading into unknown territory and we weren’t exactly sure what to expect. When we told some of our German friends that we were going to Romania their first response was, Why? Well, my reason was to hunt and kill Count Dracula, but I don’t think they would have believed it if I’d told them. The other reason was to utilize our rail-pass because it was only recently that Ro... Read Full Entry



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I am sorry that I wasn't able to update the blog to include all of the traveling adventures, but after returning to the US, experienced a big life change and needless to say the wherearewenow has changed to whereamInow. I had great adventures after Europe, especially in countries like Kenya and India - so if you want to know more, just ask. ... full info
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An angry water fountain at PelesAn angry water fountain at Peles
An angry water fountain at Peles
Peles Castle in Sinaia with haystacksPeles Castle in Sinaia with haystacks
Peles Castle in Sinaia with haystacks
Dracula's CastleDracula's Castle
Dracula's Castle
And we thought there was something to be scared about!
To protect the floors, all visitors had to wear booties over their shoesTo protect the floors, all visitors had to wear booties over their shoes
To protect the floors, all visitors had to wear booties over their shoes
Ben telling the tourist the story of Dracula...he did just read the book afterall!Ben telling the tourist the story of Dracula...he did just read the book afterall!
Ben telling the tourist the story of Dracula...he did just read the book afterall!
An example of how people were torched back in the dayAn example of how people were torched back in the day
An example of how people were torched back in the day
Painful just to look at the picture on the left.
A view of the Carpathian mountains from the last fortress we touredA view of the Carpathian mountains from the last fortress we toured
A view of the Carpathian mountains from the last fortress we toured
Welcome to Budapest!Welcome to Budapest!
Welcome to Budapest!
Memorial of the Hungarian Jewish Martyrs at Dohány Street SynagogueMemorial of the Hungarian Jewish Martyrs at Dohány Street Synagogue
Memorial of the Hungarian Jewish Martyrs at Dohány Street Synagogue
Paprika! The staple ingredient of goulash!Paprika! The staple ingredient of goulash!
Paprika! The staple ingredient of goulash!
The Great Market Hall of BudapestThe Great Market Hall of Budapest
The Great Market Hall of Budapest
If you want it, you will find it here!
A view of Pest from BudaA view of Pest from Buda
A view of Pest from Buda
The Danube was the divide between the two cities before they teamed up and became Budapest
Our favorite cow sculpture yet!Our favorite cow sculpture yet!
Our favorite cow sculpture yet!
The city crest of BudapestThe city crest of Budapest
The city crest of Budapest
Church of Our Lady (Matthias Church) a little distortedChurch of Our Lady (Matthias Church) a little distorted
Church of Our Lady (Matthias Church) a little distorted
This is two photos merged in one! Thanks Canon.
The Fishermen's Bastion in front of Matthais Church offering great views of the ParliamentThe Fishermen's Bastion in front of Matthais Church offering great views of the Parliament
The Fishermen's Bastion in front of Matthais Church offering great views of the Parliament
The Parliament of BudapestThe Parliament of Budapest
The Parliament of Budapest
You can see it is under renovation and according to our couchsurfing hosts, it is always under renovation due to it's huge size!
The New York Palace Hotel in Budapest (or so we think)The New York Palace Hotel in Budapest (or so we think)
The New York Palace Hotel in Budapest (or so we think)
Pretty sweet lights!
George Washington representing in BudapestGeorge Washington representing in Budapest
George Washington representing in Budapest
We had to look twice, but yeah, it was a statue of good ol' George
Is that the Bat Signal?Is that the Bat Signal?
Is that the Bat Signal?
We found an outdoor art project that had many humorous billboards...this one made us really laugh!
Welcome to the flea market!Welcome to the flea market!
Welcome to the flea market!
Who would want to buy fleas?



14th November 2006

Kim & Bill
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Love it!
Sure enjoy reading about your travels. I am so envious. The pictures are awesome.
16th November 2006

ozan
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hello
its really nice experience. thanx for sharing
16th November 2006

Becky aka The Little Girl Across the Street
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Oh the architecture!
Your blogs have been keeping me in stitches, what situation will they narrowly get out of next time? And I must say your little building lessons have been quite enjoyable. It draws me back to my architecture history classes. Oh the days. Anyway, keep up the travels and the blogs. And hopefully you will find yourselves back in L.A.
22nd November 2006

Peter
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text correction for image
A view of Buda from Pest (image) the correct text is "A view of Pest from Buda"

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