The cowboys

Days 37 26th June Bekoice, Hungarian/Slovakian Border

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June 26th 2011
Days 37 26th June Bekoice, Hungarian/Slovakian Border Goodness, the nights are pretty cold here! We might even have to fire up the lorry central heating system at this rate. But it was a perfect day for riding, not too hot, slight wind (to keep the horse flies away) with wispy bits of cloud rushing across the blue sky. We were introduced to our horses – Leo (Il P’s mount) & Pepe (my ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Northern Hungary » Bukk National Park

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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