Friday 27 February 2009

The darker side of this vibrant city

This week was a larg battle against the soldiers of the Hungarian bureaucracy. After hours of waiting, running around from one authority to another, and close to losing my mind, I managed to persuade these "wonderfully polite and kind" creatures that I still exist, hence my citizenship. On my way through this wilderness, I came across this area of badly run down buildings. I think it depicts the contrasting views of Budapest.


On the train from the city to the suburbs, I had this wonderfully embellished seat in front of me.

I spent a lot of time ridding one of these lovely traditional "vilamos" - aka tram.








Sunshine among all the snow


Some of Budapest's most attractive aspects are these highlights, especially on a beautiful sunny day.

















Sunday 22 February 2009

Bratislava, Slovakia
















14. February, 2009: Visit of Bratislava in Slovakia with Christine

Brno, Czech Republic











14. February, 2008: Visit of Brno in the Czech Republic with Christine

Wednesday 11 February 2009







February 11th, 2009 - Budapest, Hungary: at my uncle's who is a painter