This past week we have also ventured out to several other surrounding towns and villages. We had our first Kids' Club in a village school this week. This was mainly organized by one of the mother's of a summer camper, so Shaun and Sondi felt we should follow up on this opportunity to meet again with some of the children from camp. It was special to see their excitement at being together once more.

 

Then on Saturday we went with our friend Magdolna to her father's vineyard where we were able to help with the grape harvest. We joined a crew armed with buckets and pruning shears and attacked a hillside of grape vines. As the saying goes, many hands make light work! We started early so were finished before lunch which was prepared there in the old, rural farmhouse. Yes, we had real Hungarian goulash (made with pork and vegetables) and lots of homemade bread and wine for those who wanted it. We were also given grapes and wine to bring home with us.

But before heading home we made a trip to a nearby farm/museum where we viewed dozens of photos of the area taken past and present. There were domestic animals of many kinds and varieties at this farm tucked away in yet another little village. Some of the more unique animals for us were the long-haired sheep dogs; the huge, hairy pigs and the long-horned grey Hungarian cattle dating back to the 9^th century. Their horses here are big and beautiful too.