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by Lori | May 8, 2010 | Blog
I love music and the history of musicians. I’m also fascinated by instruments that Americans aren’t accustomed to listening to. One of my favorite Romanian instruments is the pan flute. For those who may not remember, Gheorghe Zamfir, Master of the Pan...
by Lori | May 5, 2010 | Blog
I ate this. Yes I did. The Nettle plant (Urtica Dioica) really isn’t anyone’s friend in the wild form. This plant is called “Stinging Nettle” because of the needle like hairs on the leaves that inject a mixture of histamine and formic acid...
by Lori | Apr 28, 2010 | Blog
I’m back posting photos and some stories so keep watching! I’m trying to keep things chronological. I’m jet-lagging bad and had to start back to work today. Since I wasn’t able to do the photo uploading I wanted, I’ll do that this...
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by Lori | Apr 25, 2010 | Blog
It is like a cattle auction with no auctioneer through the customs. An occasional disgruntled employee yells at people to form a single line. I got through every country with my favorite moisturizer and they made me throw it away here. 🙁 sniff. He said...
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by Lori | Apr 24, 2010 | Blog
My feet hurt, my back hurts but doggone it….its my birthday and I’m spending it in Budapest. I had a triple dip of icecream, rum nut, mozart and venice flavor. YUM To die for. I think I may have earned it with this trip! Eszter and I had delicious...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
