Here in Hungary May 28th 2022 I took morning trains to Szombathely. Another country, another language that I can’t understand or speak. Far fewer numbers of people who might speak English. Luckily I was going to a Servas host. I am a member of International Servas, an organization that promotes world peace through travel. Today I came to Erika’s house and she gave me a tour of the beautiful communities.
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Europe » Hungary » Western Transdanubia » Sopron Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more
Finally covid restrictions have eased. I'm taking six weeks to bop around Europe in May and June 2022.
Past -I have a year to travel starting this summer of 2008. I will start in the United Kingdom, then cross to Ireland. Then I plan to go to Poland and Ukraine. Depending upon the political climate, I may venture into Turkey. In preparation, I have spent many hours reading other peoples' blogs. I wonder how my adventure will unfold?
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