Budapest

Budapest
Buda Castle, Budapest

Monday, May 15, 2006

Mother's Day for EB and my mom!

On USA Mother's Day yesterday (May 14; Hungarians celebrate Mother's Day on a different day) we spent the afternoon horseback riding in a small village near the Slovakian border. The weather was perfect and our kids (and EB and me!) loved the chance to be out in the country. Here are a couple of photos:



In the above photo the younger kids and EB enjoy a ride in a wagon. I don't think I ever recall grass so green and lush!



Savannah was a natural on the horse!



Oh, and I have to add this last photo. This is perhaps my favorite all-time photo I have taken in Hungary. This is from last Saturday night about 9pm in downtown Budapest. There was still enough light left so the sky had some color to it but dark enough that the buildings and bridge were lit. Leaving my shudder open for a second added a neat affect to the boat on the river and the headlights of cars along the far shore.

Mom, happy Mother's Day! I am sorry we are so far away! We look forward to seeing you next month. I love you!

Matt