As I pondered on where to start with my blog today to catch you up on week two, I found this picture from last night, and where better to start with good food right? BOOM
Before any of you say anything, no I am not wearing make up I am not sick I am just pale, even in mid summer in Hungary. This is what is called Kobci and OMG I had two. They are a speciality of a wee open air pub we visited last night on a field trip. Thats right you heard me - school field trip to the pub, thats how Hungarians do it. We were here to learn traditional folk dancing but I will get to that after the food.
This pub was in Obuda which means Old Buda. On this wonderful piece of deliciousness we have toasted flat bread smeared in a garlic yoghurt/sour cream spread. Dusted with a spicy ground sausage and I assuming that was spicy paprika that gave it the colour and kick. Freshened up a bit with some cucumber and yummy, yummy Hungarian tomatoes which have so much flavour! I could eat other one right now NOM.
Now that the food rave is complete the week has been filled with more lectures, more shopping and a trip to a local club on Tuesday night called Szimpla. I am not going to lie we had heard people talking about Szimpla and kinda "poo pooed" it. But wow were we wrong! This place was awesome! It was what looked like old flats that had had their walls knocked down to make it a club. It was like a maze having to go up and down stairs, some even cool narrow spirals and pop in to different rooms. But everything connected up to over look the out door patio in the middle. Here they had a old fashioned black and white movie projected on to a stone wall. The place was filled with junk, bicycles and all sorts of other second hand goods you would need to fill a place like this. The chairs didn't match and there were plants everywhere. Not to mention the graffiti which is in theme with the rest of Budapest. Walls were covered with tags. People from all over the world come here, it is mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide to Hungary which may have something to do with it. So people just leave their mark on this place whether it is in the bathrooms or just anywhere you can find.
Last night we were on a misson to pick up some tips on Hungarian folk dance. Man this was so DOPE. The music rocked, they had a live band, a violinist which provided the main tunes, one large drum, a small guitar and a lady with one hell of a powerful voice. The music was so cheery and locals come to show people how to dance. It was packed! They just get you to come up when you want and join the circle - lots of hand holding! The moves were simple but with lots of bouncing everyone was quickly worn out. So we spent most of the night singing, jumping and dancing. We were only to take one break when everyone gathered around the TV to watch the last few seconds of the women's waterpolo match between Australia and Hungary. Hungary scoring a goal in the last few seconds had the crowd roaring, it reminded me of being home and watching a rugby match! But unfortunately in over time - as that goal bought the game to a tie - Aus won with another goal. No hard feelings though everyone clapped and then back on to dancing.
After this a few of us decided to head to a bar in town for some karaoke! BOOM. Good option! A wee place called Morrison's in Pest housed the karaoke set. Not long after we arrived here some English dudes jumped up and started singing a Ricky Martin song. They were getting rather into it and eventually took off their tops. There were some inappropriate dance moves and the large Hungarian bouncer was there in a jiffy signally to cut the music and told to the guys to put their tops on. However I did managed to get some good photos before they were ushered out. For a giggle I will share them with you.
We moved into another room of this club and started to dance to what at first appeared to be more recent music. Just as Alyssa and I were starting to think we would dip off to catch a bus home as the public transport stops and we were not walking home this time! But we got slammed with some absolute tunes all in a row which included Jitter Bug, Grease remix, Cotton Eyed Joe, YMCA, The Macarana wowza what a mix! We still managed to catch a bus home and I took a snap of a church on the ay. Unfortunately I can't quite remember which one it is but I am sure someone can tell me.
We are hoping to get to the zoo today after we have our team talk about the weekend. Which includes nothing less then the Famous Sziget festival! So I don't think you will hear from me again till after the weekend! Miss all of you at home lots and lots.
Aroha <3
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