Szeged.

From north we travelled south. Saw family close to the southern borders of Hungary. Chickens, a dog in the yard and grapes growing in the field. The sunsets here were unlike any I’ve seen. The sun has many faces. The one it shows here is beautiful, molten and full.

Evenings with family were spent sitting on the porch chatting. History and current events–and, of course, what to have for dinner. Meals were various. Simple ones consisted of smoked bacon, raw onions and Hungarian sausage with a sip of a homemade white wine made painstakingly–and deliciously–from scratch. No sulphites.

Now we find ourselves in Szeged. University town, market town hugging the banks of the Tisza river. A walk through Szécheyni Square for a nibble of cake and coffee at a local Cukrászda (a cafe specializing in coffee and a grand variety of Hungarian pastries, cakes and desserts) to follow this afternoon. Thermal baths in the area. Ornate churches and buildings made of, well, pure history (and we’re not even scratching the surface yet). I wanna see it all. If I find the time I’ll have to throw in a few pictures. Because what’s travel without a few snaps?

The buildings are well worth a second look.

Wishing you a glorious Thursday. Just remember, if you are on holiday or stopping wherever you are for a coffee, try to forget about the rest–and just live in that moment.

I’ll be living in mine.

Double espresso, please . . .