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Hungary, Day One: Buda and Pest

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February 29th 2008
Ahoj! I have returned from Budapest, Hungary, where I spent the weekend. I had a nice trip, but I am glad to be back in Brno! The trip started off a bit interesting… We were supposed to meet in the lobby of our dormitory at 6:30 am, so I dutifully showered, packed, and set my alarm for 5:30 the night before. My alarm rang when it was supposed to, but I guess when I had the phone (which ser ... read more

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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