by Lori | Apr 24, 2010 | Blog
When I travel, I always am thankful for the kindness and hospitality of my translators. Meeting Ádám was a great experience. He bought my lunch and cappuccino twice, and breakfast in the market. He introduced me to Hungarian food which I will have to attempt to cook...
by Lori | Apr 23, 2010 | Blog
I’m back in Budapest, on the “Pest” side of the Danube. I’m staying in the Hotel Pilvax. The hotel is directly across from a small grocery and a bank and my room has fast free wireless. Close to the subway, three blocks from the river, such a...
by Lori | Apr 23, 2010 | Blog
I have so much information about the child welfare system here. I have been privileged to meet officials and key personnel here for the past two days. The day started with Adam treating me to a little “breakfast” at the Great Market Hall in Budapest. The...
by Lori | Apr 22, 2010 | Blog
I am now in a new hotel for the evening! Hotel Pannonia in Miskolc, Hungary. This morning my now very well known translator Adam, from Miskolc picked me up at the The Matyas Hotel and I was really glad to see him. Prompt, 10 minutes early! His English is superb and I...
by Lori | Apr 21, 2010 | Blog
I’m having to repack again, yes you heard it right. I have to dump yet another bag because the coordinator doesn’t want the driver to haul it 250 kilometers. We have to go to the next hotel I’ll stay at here and see if I can check it into their...