Hungary. Home to Lake Balaton, goulash and a breathtaking city of Budapest. After a long and rather boring drive though Slovakia, Hungary appears as a much more economically developed country. We arrived at night, which made it difficult to be struck by the beauty of the city of Eger. Daylight revealed a surprising truth about Eger: it is truly adorable.
What strikes immediately is that people over there are either not willing or they simply cannot speak English. Not even in the hotel, which proudly announces in English: "Welcome to the Hotel" on its door. It not only doesn't bother you but the way Hungarians get intimidated when being spoken to in English, moves you deeply. it makes them look like innocent, ashamed children, regardless the age. It won't take you long before you realise that Hungarians are very polite and toned down. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but all Hungarians I've ever met, were just like that.
Budapest is a must. It's absolutely beautiful. You can finally communicate easily and actually be understood rather than looked at in amazement, cafes and restaurants are spread all over the center. It's worth climbing up the Gellert hill to have the magnificent view of Buda. You might be lucky when visiting the Castle and see the guards walk by and perform(changing of the guard).
Slovakia (Bratislava) t.b.c
