Ive spent three very relaxed days here because I have been feeling a bit under the weather (dont worry its not bird flu) and I have just been taking it slow. Im more than halfway through my six weeks of travelling, but I am starting to feel really knackered... not that Im complaining. Its just tiring to be moving from place to place everyday, and then on the odd occasion where you get to settle down for three nights, like I have in Budapest, the very thought of having to stuff everything back into your backpack and get on a train is not very appealling.
I did a tally and Ive spent just over 65 hours on trains since March 1st.... and that doesnt include two long ferrz rides, some other short ferries, and the occasional bus where train lines dont run. Ugh... so much transportation, not good for me especially because I tend to fall asleep instantly as soon as I get on a boat or a train. But still, I cant complain at all because for the first time since before I went to Uni ive had a ton of time for just having fun and doing nothing, and that is something to savour as much as possible.
Speaking of savouring, I took a trip to a small town outside of Budapest called Szentendre... among the many many little museums and shops there lies the MARZIPAN MUSEUM... Mmmmm. Those who know me well know that I love marzipan and this place was like heaven. I got to watch these little old ladies making marzipan, sample all sorts of different flavours including a pistachio-almond marzipan, and if thats not enough I got to walk through gallery after gallery of bizarre Marzipan creations, including a Bust of Princess Diana, a model of the set and cast of the Wizard of Oz, and as featured below a lifesize Marzipan Michael Jackson. Ha ha ha, what more could you ask for really?
Well, I am going to have an early night tonight and then Im off to Vienna in the morning... looks like Ill be back on the road, so hopefully I will be feeling better in the morning. With the help of lots of O.J. and some Echinacea Im already starting to feel much better... luckily for me the majority of my starting and stopping in my travels is over and things will be a little more slow paced from here on in.
Hope you like the Marzipan photo, more to come... just not enough time to post a whole album.
- Chris
1 comment:
Hiya Chris,
Amazing! Even better than I imagined MJ. Do you know how old it is? Hope you were able to sample free stuff while you were there. Anyway, sounds like you're taking care of yourself so I really hope you'll be back to a 100% again very soon.
Nilani
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