Cafes, cakes and daily life 20150208_143233

Cafes, cakes and daily life

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April 23rd 2015
A lot happened at the start of our trip.... so I hope bear with me as I keep writing about all of the initial days and weeks. Soon after we got to Budapest, my friend and colleague from HSU, Tasha Howe came to visit with her family. Tasha did her Fall sabbatical in Croatia, and she decided to spend a few days with us before returning to the US. In addition to wanting to show their family the city, ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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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