Budapest

Kaposvár Monday June 13 Noon 28°C/82.5°F Cloudy with chance of rain

Returned from Budapest, last evening, after spending the weekend there with Alexandra. We rented an Airbnb near a gym where Alex is taking classes for a certificate to add to the ones she already has. I think it's kinda like a doctor or lawyer adding skills to her practice. While there, we caught one of Cameron's games, a match with Finland. Unfortunately, Hungary lost. 

There were a few items I wanted to get, that aren't readily available in Kaposvár. Like coffee filters; I think I've mentioned this before, but it is still a mystery why I cannot find them in the markets here. Also, there's imported items, like marmalade from the UK, that I enjoy. And camping equipment for my trip to the Julian Alps. I was able to get all that, and enjoy Budapest, to boot. 

Good news! Because of the koronavirus, there has been only one train from Hungary to Croatia for the past two years. Even after the lifting of restrictions. But I read over the weekend that another train has been added and I booked a seat for Zagreb on Friday. Then I'll meet New Orleanian, Lyle Breaux, in Ljubljana on Saturday. After two days in the capital, we head up to Lake Bled for another five days, two in the Alps, hiking. This will be a first for me, so I'll have more information on that later.

I hope all of you in the States are staying cool, what with the heatwave moving across the U.S. Stay hydrated!