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 24, 2010 | Blog
Last night as I slept in Budapest, this was happening near my home in Amarillo. Thankfully everyone is safe and it did no serious damage. This is probably only about 5 or 6 miles from our home at the most. While I’ve been gone there were several tornadoes in...
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...