Monday, October 1, 2012

October first


October first today and now tis three weeks since we first arrived here in Hungary. Much has been packed into these first few weeks here. This week we returned again to Sumeg where the large castle stands atop a high hill. But this time we went later in the evening and had a tour of the lavish hotel where one of our students works as an interior designer. Silvia is also a very talented painter and wanted to show us some of her paintings there. As well we were treated to a medieval extravaganza including horseback riding, archery, sword fights and lots of other action in the large, underground arena. After this colourful program we were served a full course medieval meal, most of which was eaten with our hands. Each guest received a large goose drumstick and thigh along with shredded cabbage, cornbread and other delicacies like blood sausage. So for sure this was a step back in time on Wednesday evening. We took several photos, but due to poor lighting in the arena our pictures aren't the best. However, here's just a little look at some of the sights we saw that night.....


Silvia beside one of her paintings
 
 
Medieval pageantry
 

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