6 Sep

BONBONETTI CONFECTIONERY COMPANY OPENED ITS NEW STORE IN BUDAPEST = MADE IN HUNGARY!

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The Bonbonetti has signed last year and  strategic agreement with the  World’s 15th  largest confectionery manufacturer, Roshen Confectionery Corporation to start with  the factory in Budapest with investments in technology and developments … these were the opening words by  Mr. Sándor Sánta, Bonbonetti Group CEO, President of the Association of the Hungarian Confectionery  at the press gathering  where he continued quote: “The year of 2013 is a significant year, because we have worked continuously to changing circumstances and market demands and to meet our customers. Here at our newly open store  we welcome  our consumers  locals, Hungarian sweets known significant foreign guests and the tourist who are just about to get acquainted with our usual high quality products along with unique offers and ongoing promotions.”

As we were told … Recently, many new locations opened in Budapest. The Bonbonetti wouldn’t wish to be absent from this high-spin. They were searching for a while looking for the right place where they can show the palette of their products for the domestic and foreign  “sweetcoholic” visitors at their shop.  They finally found a great venue chosen on the  Andrássy Boulevard  which begins at the Downtown area and  goes all the way to the Heroes’ Square. The newly opened very neet Bonbonetti brand store is on the corner of the Andrássy Blvd, and the Jókai Square. A wide range of extremely well-known chocolate names are  well, just to meet the eye arranged on the shelves . Also at the shop can be found the first to be seen, tasted decades ago, the “Tibi” chocolate on which generations have grown up.  Many European markets already well know the heavenly taste of one of the Hungaricum, the sour cherry soaked in brandy.  To stroll along the Andrássy Blvd. is also a good way of getting to know, gain experience of the Hungarian culture, with just a short  walk to-and-from the Opera House,  a range of museums, exhibition halls, and to look up high to see fine architechture, which all started to grow when the construction works began building the Andrássy Boulevard in 1872. BUT the Bonbonetti  products preceded, were available and as time went by to the  present  day since 1868. The Andrássy Boulevard is a World Heritage Site since 2002, so the Bonbonetti,  opened  its store on the right venue, where beside the historic and cultural values meet the pure Hungarian made sweets-for sweet lovers as well.

Beside the Bonbonetti chocos, some candies are the new features which can only be brought here at this store. There is a neet cellophane bag at each selection of sweeties and the customers can pick-and-pack  their chosen candies, milk, dark, white  based chocolates,  dragees filled with almond, raisins, peanuts, Hungarian nuts, jellies covered with choco, coconut, passion fruit, real fruit cream filled with pralines, cognac filled delights.

They have also came out with a new flavor, the Nostalgia “Nosztalgia)”within the filling of Christmas sweeties (in Hungarian called: “Szaloncukor”). This is a very special sweet within the Hungarian tradition, only for the season for Xmas not just for decorating the Xmas tree but to pinch and eat one-or-two from the tree when nobody sees you.  This special delight this time came out with a new filling: almond, orange cream covered by chocolate. You cannot guess what it taste, you have to give it a try. The list is long, so here just was to give a picture of a couple of flavor to meet at the store.

Wish to make it clear in case of any misunderstanding …  the Bonbonetti  word may sound for many as an Italian word. Nothing to do with the Italian sweets. The Bonbonetti  brand stands for  100% of Hungarian sweets. In other words …

BONBONETTI sweets are equal to  MADE IN HUNGARY!

Update, snaps Aggie Reiter

3 Sep

HAPPY 190th BIRTHDAY TO THE NATIONAL THEATER MISKOLC – HUNGARY

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The National Theater of Miskolc was Hungary’s first indoor theater spoken the language of the country.

Where …  1. Déryné Street – Miskolc.

Just about 190 years ago on August, 24. 1823 opened its doors to the public. To honor this illustrious anniversary, the Miskolc National Theater held a full-day unforgettable „190th YEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION” on Saturday, September 1. 2013. The program started as the clock hit the 10 a.m. with fanfare in the windows around the Déryné park and the countdown by tens went from 190 to open the celebration to the National Theater of Miskolc 190 years of existence. Then step-by-step at the theater’s entrance platform theater members came and gave a short performance and roles of the company’s past and recent repertoire. Yet, this time the comedy was not missing in their show-off.

As the clock hit the 10 a.m. fanfare in the windows around the Déryné park and the countdown by tens went from 190 to open the celebration to the National Theater of Miskolc 190 years of existence.

Then step-by-step at the theater’s entrance platform artist members came and gave a short performance of their past and recent plays. At first, the  opening sentence was Tatars in Hungary, by Attila Béres.

One of the most attractive scene was brought by the play of Shakespeare “To be or not to be” … a’la 6 great monologue clash, directed by Csaba Kiss.

Back-in-time with the remembering actress and actor Ms. Éva Ruttkai and Mr. Zoltán Latinovits meeting at Miskolc, narrator Artúr Szöcs.

Following, theatrical gestures, by Mr. László Keszég.

What should we take against pneumonia? … by Mr. Máté Szabó. Summoning Déryné and yellow beetle.

Dance-music … back-time-time, Mr. Gábor Rusznyák.

An hour before noon, at 11 a.m., game-time … kids time … hullabaloo kids:  Table-tennis, theatrical makeup for girls and boys,  animals costume, fashion show.

As they say … Long live those who from time-to-time have some rest! Sun beds and parasols, refreshments and of course the famous local beer, the „Korty”, at the locally brewery and other Borsodi beer were to please and add a little rest for the parents.

3 p.m. Street Party with the members of the Miskolc Ballet.

4 p.m. Staying by the figures to the year 1823 of the National Theater opening, came the running race of 1823-meters. Individuals, beside the theater members fasten their running shoes and off they went for a run of 1823 meters in distance. The distance was twice the length to-and-from the stage entrance door. The winner of the race received two-tickets to an evening’s performance.

Usually, when you receive an invitation to join and celebrate a birthday party, you carry a gift. Here at Miskolc, the National Theater presented more than one gift to its faithful audience of their repertoire. What a day… four plays in a row in one day from their last season was brought on stage: The Garret, The Bald Soprano, Hamlet, Play it again, Sam! and the one-time played, Carmen in ballet.

As the day turned into the night, getting close to the end of the 1st. of September, 190 piece of candles were brought to the entrance, under the arcades of the theater, whereas a serenade by the Symphonic Orchestra of Miskolc, conducted by Mr. Ádám Cser was held beside the candlelight. Was a splendid, unforgettable day for locals, individuals from other regions of Hungary and the tourist in town spending time, seeing how the Hungarians partied, celebrated the 190 years old National Theater.

I hope by the time you read this update to the bottom line you will also wish to be a part and have seats at the Miskolc National Theater’s one or more than one of their plays, musicals, opera and so forth, if not you’ll pretty sure miss something awesome performances to see. Aware it is not fair to mention only one of the day’s gift show, but cannot hold back the superb show by the actor Mr. László Görög, as Allan Félix, in the play of Woody Allen … Play it again, Sam. Many of us witnessed a unique show directed by Mr. Attila Béres with the great scenes brought on stage by the production designer Mr. Balázs Horesnyi .

Was a splendid, unforgettable day for locals, individuals from other regions of Hungary and  indeed for those tourists being at the right place in the right time, being in the hustle at the City of Miskolc.

Here is a couple of shots into  the day’s  celebration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFnM2a_PRXw

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Thanks goes out for the invitation and the lovely day …  wishing at least another 190 years ahead …

Happy Birthday National Theater Miskolc!

Update, snaps, video: Aggie Reiter

28 Aug

FOLK DANCE – LIVE GYPSY MUSIC AT THE “HALÁSZTANYA” FISHERMAN’S HAUNT AT KISPEST

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By invitation of media, travel agencies and tourist guides went to Kispest (District XIX) in Budapest to the Halásztanya (Fisherman’s Haunt). Upon entering our hands were filled with a glass of apricot pálinka, the house welcome drink. The place which dates it background history of 75 years. So an old place  keeping the design and tools always has a unique history. Just would like to note in low voice … the place could use some renovation, but most probably it will be done soon-or-later. The place  was built upon the plans of Mr. Károly Koós, whereas the inner part of the building, the centuries-old redwood columns and beams were brought  from  Transylvanian and installed.  The building’s first owner was Mr. Antal Dreher, the famous brewer who was, is well-known also across Europe and furthered. The occasion of the invitation was the importance to spread the news about the entertainment connected to the excellent home-made dishes and the  Hungarian traditional folk dance and spiced with gypsy musicians  filling the air. These programs recently have had become the brand of the Halásztanya. This evening beside the „riporters” a huge Swedish tourist group of around 60 individuals also attended the colorful folk show while enjoying the supper as it was served, watching the dancers, singers and a trio of gypsy musicians who also highlighted the evening’s autmosphere… see video below.

Almost naturally the supper started off with the Gulyás soup (so much-loved by the tourist), then came the ratatouille veal along with Hungarian style of baked potatoes and rice and at  lunch or supper the  sweet tooth individuals have their joy with the dumplings a’la Somlói. Red and Dry wine, soft drinks and the famous Dreher beer wasn’t missing for a minute on the tables. Seemed like the Swedish group enjoyed from head to toe their evening’s stay. The haunt was previously led by Mr. Endre Papp, one of the outstanding figures in the Hungarian cuisine . Speaking to Mr. Jozsef Rácz, specialist in charge of the Halásztanya, handling, organizing the events said, quote: „This is a place where weddings, social  get-together events  can be easily organized, by having a large terrace with a total of 400 guests to be seated and served.The place has also two separate rooms 30-30 guests to be seated. Around 300 people may have the delights out in the shady garden place from spring to fall.

Just by the place there is a parking lot, but also easy to reach by public transportation.

No other places in Budapest can beat the Halásztanya with its great opportunity it has to offer for tourist groups, foreigners staying in Budapest  to pop by before heading to the Budapest Airport to have a good Hungarian lunch or supper before they leave.  Certainly, an excellent opportunity to remember the taste of the traditional Hungarian cuisine while flying back home.

And for those foreigners who are permanently staying in Budapest and wish to enjoy the delights of the Halásztanya may get in touch with the place and order home delivery.

Wishing a pleasant stay and good appetite!

Address:

District XIX.  6, Városház tér, Budapest

Phone: +36 1 282 9873

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Update, snaps and video by Aggie Reiter

15 Aug

HARVEST AND ADOPTION DAY AT THE BÉKÉSI PLUM PLANTATION

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PART1 OF THE DAY … By a special invitation the media representatives took a four hours drive back-and-forth (worthwhile) to the Békési plum plantation, whereas the „Treasure of the Körös” is located, to participate on the harvesting day at the land where the fruits mainly are turned into Pálinka.  Also beside the plum trees there are fine other specialties such as chestnut, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, but their season has passed for now.

We arrived to the Békésiville’s Distillery, whereas the pálinka (hot-shot) begins. The land where the fruits are turned into Pálinka, chochos filled with pálinka, the famous Békési plum jams,  plum nectar, honey flavored plum pálinka, syrups are manufactured. The Békési Distillery was founded four centuries ago and has been ever since a family manufactory.  We had a  wonderful experience to be welcomed with such amazing hospitality, to see, to taste the locals home-made delights all-in-all with the use of the red plums from the land.

Mr. Zoltán Békési, the owner of the “Békési” brand, welcomed and greeted the media representative and gave a short introduction of the plantation itself and the products of the plum pálinka. Quote: “Our family members are all busy, involved in the manufacture activities. Three generations are working together to prepaid the finest pálinka to be bottled. Not hard to believe, the Békési plum pálinka is recognized by all Member States of the European Union. The typical red plum grows in the Körös Valley which has specific soil and the climate here is special and incomparable to any plum plantations throughout Hungary … (Note: At other regions also are grown juicy plums, they have other unique taste). In 2006. won the award as the „Quality Food from Hungary” In 2008, the red plum pálinka received the gold medal at the “Home-distilled Pálinka Festival”. Each bottle of pálinka has a limited edition with its bottled unique number of that specific year. We also produce100% pálinka with the mixture of flower honey. Pretty popular by the classy ladies, easy and smooth, not a hot-shot.

Was easy to learn their policy which is based on their traditions and knowledge to make the best pálinka from the ripe fruits with using the latest technology. Important to gain the best flavor of the plum pálinka is to „lay them in bed” … „aged in bed”. In the bed of cooked fruits it is aged for at least three months and the fruit is reborn which means gets a smoother flavor and also reach the final crystal color.

Mr. Békési’s presentation went all long as we all walked down lane and jointly got to work before the height of the midday sun melted us picking the red plums into the host’s home-made wicker basket. Had to work hard in advance for our lunch, (nothing is free… kidding) so we were taken out to the fields to pick a basket full of red plums and pour them into the huge container to be heading, undergo the procedure for the end product, the Békési Plum Pálinka.

We were also told, after filling the container all  of us may pick for themselves a basket full of red plums and take them home for whatever in use. After the hard work, came the relaxing hard part of the day Mr. Zoltán Békési, members of his family and co-workers hosted the media representatives in all it takes with a plums, a mouth-watering lunch.

PART2  OF THE DAY  …

Red Plum Tree Adoption at the Békési Plum Plantation.

Certification of rollinginbudapest adopted red plum tree :-)

Mr. Békési,  made a special announcement … Quote: ”Starting from to-day anyone can pick and adopt a red plum-tree up to ones taste, whether it is an older or younger plum-tree. From the harvested, adoptive tree itself, pálinka or to be cook  into the form of jam is possible. The possibilities are endless.”  The 1st. adoption was made by Dr. Lajos Bognár, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development. He adopted the red plum-tree number one with its serial number. The Pálinka House plantation sits on 27 acres. Vibrating machines and harvesting is done by hand, which is then after transported to the Békési distillery to produce pálinka  and other products.

This year not just only because of the extraordinary weather huge, heavy, hanging plum amount of fruit grew in the area also wished to share nature’s gift by the announcement of  the Békési Manufacture and Distillery by their „invented”  adoption program. Mr. Zoltán Békési, the distillery owner has created a unique opportunity: as from to-day anyone can adopt a red plum-tree, which will be taken care by the members of the plantation for the adoptive individual.

Mr. Zoltán Békési, also informed us … Quote: “The possibility of adoption is open for anyone. Anyone who chose a certain plum-tree (see the snap of the board) in a row and the numbered tree will be her’s or his’s adopted red plum-tree and as it reach the harvest time, can be picked by her or him, or the workers at the plantation and the fruit itself will be their own. May have it cooked at the Békési Distillery or to take it away, cooked at home. As the fruit ripens a newsletter will be constantly posted to inform the owners of tree’s growth”.

On this day, the  first red plum-tree was to be adopted by the guest of honor Dr. Lajos Bognár, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development. He adopted  the tree in the first row number one having the same serial number. Having this year his tree harvested, the Békési Pálinka Distillery will brew for him now his own the Békési red plum pálinka.

 The Békési Plum Plantation can be reached at Sarkadkeresztúr, KISNYÉK in the Békés County.

Added videos at the plumville’s harvesting day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adf0aTgosmc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riTAYnnQIYI&feature=youtu.be

Update, snaps and video: Aggie Reiter

28 Jul

HERALD NEWS … GREATEST FEAST OF THE RED PLUM PÁLINKA AT BÉKÉS

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Q.: What could it be, that mellows your mind, luscious, juicy, intoxicating aroma, and on the bottom line, taste hell hot, sometimes stronger than a man … Giving up? See the A. below…

Scene:, 1., Ady Endre, Békés …will be organizing the 7th annual Feast of the Red Plum Pálinka!

This year the feast of the Red Plum Pálinka will fill the air all around Békés … no wonder cause the increasing success year-by-year had proved its popularity among local Hungarians and foreigners visiting and temporary staying in Hungary.

Here are some highlights of the day …  Be ready for a day of competitions:

Competition1 … „Ciber-soup” (Around the different regions of Hungary this soup is prepared with different kind of fruits, taste like a sour fruity bowl and serving cool). It’s like magic,  heavenly in taste, refreshing, especially on the hell hot summer days-and-nights.

Competition2 … Pálinka cooking ... Make your own pálinka.  Mashed fruit trucks will be rolling on the road to its final stop at the  Békési Pálinka Distillery. The winner of the wage decoction will receive the feast’s prize, as the best Palinka in the house. The competition is unique by itself, cause right on the spot the majority of the sample site assessment will be tested by the jury immediately.  The winner will receive an attractive prize handed over by the judges who are the experts of the Hungarian Palinka Knights. 

Competition3 …preparing, stuffing sausages will be there for handy individuals to have the experience  of preparing the traditional Hungarian sausages.

Competition4 …Family bike skill competition.

Programs:  Prune skill games not just for kids, but adults can also go for it. What will be awaiting for the visitors … special feast with more-and-more colorful programs than ever before,  and fluid mouth-watering delights, as home-made food spiced up plums awaiting to welcome the visitors at Békés … but what would be a feast in Hungary without the indispensable element of a huge selection of local hand-made crafts … guess not too much, that’s for sure, so there will be for all ages, all sorts of trifles which can be obtained at the booths  and surroundings at the feast and mind you donating your hubby, friends, relatives, clients a bottle or two of the purchased Békési red plum pálinka with a unique label will be just at your fingertips. Beside the heavenly flavor red plum pálinka a bunch of surprises, high-quality shows, entertainment for young and elder folks will be throughout the day.

So be there early on the 10th of August, cause from  dawn to midnight … meaning from 7 a.m. (for some folks it may seem to be dawn) a hug truck will roll along the streets of Békés with a bang-boom alarm and music to awaken the sleepers as to come and be a part at the celebrating party of the red plum pálinka. Just a glance to the programs to be offered, starting at 10 a.m. Children’s Playhouse in Paradise – Toys and craft programs. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the „cooking room” pálinka cooking competition. 10.15 a.m. the art of distillery and tasting 10.30 a.m. consume parade, kids plum costume parade. 11 a.m. the family bike skill competition organized by the Peaceful County Accident Prevention Committee.

Noontime … The performance of the  “Suttyomba” Underhand Band. 1 p.m. The charity sausage makers and service competition. Competing teams: Knightly Order of St. George, Csaba Sausage Club, Gyulai Traditional Butchers Association. 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Brandy recognition test. 1.30 p.m. Aerobics time.  2 p.m. Belencéres Dance Ensemble. 3 p.m. Sausage competition’s awards ceremony. 3.15 p.m. Big Sausage Party, taste the County’s open fire baked sausage.

The evening’s entertainment won’t be missing, beginning at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. with the Belencéres Dance Orchestra ensuring the moody atmosphere. After them coming  up on  stage the „Fasy Night Club”,  with Ádám Fásy  and his invited guest performers ,  LL Cool J, Zsüliett Fásy, Viktor Varga, Tibó Music, Anna Peller, Ádám and Fásy.

For those folks who survived the “tough challenging day”   filling up with yummies and tasting the unique by itself, the red plum pálinka  and still remain on one’s feet and feel like dancing may put on their dancing shoes and dance the night away from 10 p.m. until midnight along the hit tunes from way back at the Retro Disco..

Worthwhile to mark the day … Keep in mind, Saturday, August 10. 2013. … meet you at the steam mill distillery at Békés!

Update: Aggie Reiter

27 Jul

CARMEN SOUZA IN BUDAPEST TO SPICE UP YOUR MUSIC LIFE!

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A GIFT FROM AND TO BUDAPEST FOR YOU…

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ONE-TIME OCCASION TO START THE BALL ROLLING WITH CARMEN SOUZA ON THE MARGARET ISLAND  BUDAPEST

 

Carmen Souza is rolling over to Budapest for the first time on her debut tour Kachupada, the new world music album’s material. Reserve your seat at the Margaret Island’S Open Air Stage and enjoy the hot summer night of Carmen Souza’s Soundscapes.

Friday, 8 p.m., August, 2. Margaret Island – Budapest

Carmen was born 27 years ago in Lisbon. She is a  Portuguese singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Her family immigrated from Cape Verde. She was in her teens when already experienced the “Sodade” feeling of missing someone with the long absence of her father due to his work out on the sea. She grew up in a mixed environment of Creole, the Cape Verde dialect her parents spoke at home, and Portuguese, always surrounded by the capeverdean way of life. Carmen started singing professionally at the age of 17 in a Lusophone Gospel Choir and since then she participated in several projects from the road of Funky to Soul and from Jazz to World music.

Already released four albums, influenced on traditional African and Cape Verde rhythms like Batuke, Morna, Cola djon, with her jazz-’n-soul contemporary influences  brought a totally intimate and acoustic vibe, indeed different from the traditional environment of Cape Verdean sounds.

Just mentioning a couple of musicians  whom made a great influence on her personal style:  Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and as for the men: Horace Silver, Keith Jarret, Theo Pas’cal and Luis Morais, Joe Zawinul … but thanks to Theo Pas’cal, her producer and mentor and one of the best bass players in Portugal was the one who discover her talent and introduce her to the land of Jazz, Fusion and other contemporary sounds that really influenced her a lot.

Those individuals who are in the house on rooted jazz music needn’t have to introduce the band, but for those who ain’t too familiar with them can describe them in seven words: ”Remarkable, splendid performers in the current jazzville!”

So it’s now up to you rollinginbudapest out to the Margaret Island on this coming Friday, August, 2. to see and hear a slice of music which reflects the Cape Verde sound, yet bringing to it a superb evolution by Carmen Souza – vocals, guitar, Theo Pas’cal – bass guitar, double bass, Filipe Melo – piano, Kacomanolis Elias – drums, percussion.

Here’s an  “appetizer”,  a YT video from Carmen Souza:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3-RRVkK01A

Last, but not least here comes … the real musical delicacy, offering a premium experience package within: a round trip boat ticket, Latin style welcome cocktail, light meal, water tower observation deck. Now how does that sound?  Your seat can be purchased online at the website: Budapest Summer Festival 2013., http://eng.szabadter.hu/#

Update by Aggie Reiter

23 Jul

DAY 1 … ROLLING IN GYULA … 50TH GYULA FESTIVAL … STUDY TOUR

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Participated by invitation for a two-day study tour during June, 22 and 23. to the City of Gyula, organized by the Gyula Castle Theater and the Gyula Tourism  Non-profit Ltd.,  together with other media representatives. Was  kinda  road show,  getting acquainted of  the life and culture the city which offers for the locals and the Hungarians from other parts of the country and a terrific  showcase for the foreigners boarding, living in Hungary that beside Budapest, the Capital and the Lake Balaton there are places which are  indeed worthwhile to visit. Throughout our study tour “our guardian angel” was Ms. Aliz  Komoróczki, Manager  at GyulaTourism Office, who made a splendid and enjoyable stay for all of us.

The drive from Budapest to Gyula took 3 hours. Upon arrival our first stop … why not … we were taken to the  famous pálinka manufacture at Gyula.  It was so refreshing after the ride. Whether arriving individually or with a bunch of people, as a group this cozy spot  surely holds an experience to see, to hear and to learn about the number 1 spirit not just  in Hungary, but for those foreigners who once tasted it will never forget their stay in Hungary. Visited the world of spirits and it took us only 5 minutes drive from the City Center.  Upon arrival a presentation took place at  factory’s distillery named after “Baron, George John Harruckern”  who established the first pálinka distillery in Gyula in 1731.  The Baron Harruckern – Gyula Pálinka Manufactory Ltd. still continues the tradition over nearly 300 years.  Interesting part of the presentation was  to visit  the  brewery itself and a demo of the long way it takes to have a snip of the pálinka from the fruit till the fine taste of the Gyulai Pálinkai already bottled. They also accept fruit cooking by wage deals. To be or not to be hungry the tasty morsels await the gourmets. After the presentation been invited for a (“light lunch!”) cooked at the house.  During the lunch we were in the company of  having 5 shots of heavenly scent of the 100% fruit pálinka which surely made its way to  the knuckle and bean stew. We were told: Quote: ” Tasting the pálinka at the ideal temperature should  20C , you will feel the velvety soul of the fruit in every drop.”  Well we went by the rules and have to admit for our first stop we were fully trained.   They also have a small store on the spot where anybody can fill their baggies with the taste of  pálinka they have fallen in love. The Gyula Castle Theater  Director Mr. József Gedeon,  Director,  Gyula Castle Theater joined the “studies”  spoken about the sights-and-sound to come during the 50th anniversary of the Gyula Castle Theater. As we were told, tIt is going to be an ongoing,  longest in days,  summer festival  of the year. The festival holds celebration shows with invited theater performances  from around the country, smooth concerts, exhibitions, blues and jazz concert with international musicians .  Mr. Gedeon outlined the wide range  of comprehensive programs such as, Quote: ” The unique and rare Shakespeare laboratory which will be bringing the mixture of performances to remember for a lifetime. Even though Shakespeare  was not born as a Hungarian, here at Gyula he has a special place in our age. The Shakespeare festival has been expanded, developing  every year within an inclusive  celebration  of  programs of performances, screenings, workshops, readings and media events all connected to William Shakespeare, the Magnificat English poet and playwriter. The City of Gyula by itself is unique in Hungary by not just celebrating Shakespeare works within programs and performances, but also holding other prominent events during the festival. On the occasion of the 50th season of all-arts festival, the City of Gyula welcomes locals and foreigner visitors to  spend  as much time as they can in enjoying the Gyula Castle Theater’s productions . The whole venue holds a unique atmosphere whereas the visitors will get into the mood in the minute they enter the City.”

Our second stop was to the “Százéves” (Hundred Years Old) confectionery.  Guess what , did not have time to get hungry and we were welcomed with the finest, traditional hand-made chocolates, cakes and home-made ice creams. Our eyes ate more than we were able to eat. We were told the history of this sweet shop, so in a nutshell here it goes:  The  “Százéves”  (Hundred Years Old)  confectionery shop was set up in 1840 by the  owner Mr. Andrew Salis. At the corridor of the old pastry shop there is a small exhibition of tools and equipments in use from the past.  The cake recepies are preserved from the original description from the 19th century. Even though time slips by the confectionery  and the shop got older, the name remained as  “Százéves”  (The Hundred Years Old). We were told, the story of the name …  it had no name, but as years rolled by, folks simply kept saying they are going to the “Százéves” (The Hundred Years Old!). All sweet tooth knew where the road led them. To-day the place that takes you back in time to an intimate  scene with  restored original Biedermeier furniture and other facilities, open fireplace, museum, indoor and outdoor  service, of course depending of the season of the year. Later,  the owner of the confectionery was Mr. Reinhardt. Being in Gyula, worthwhile to note the address: 1, Erkel Square, Gyula.

Continuing the day’s program, out next stop was  to occupy our 2 days place of accommodation, as the guest of the local Tourinform at the 4star Hungest Hotel ERKEL – Dürer Building.  As entering  into the hotel I’d rather say it was a neat 5star hotel. A place for a pleasant holiday and recreation …  where everything is at your fingertips,  a place  after a hard week to relax hard … where you can enjoy the wide range of mouth-watering Hungarian dishes with also sweets-for-sweets.   The Hotel Erkel  had sugar and spice and all things nice … where the indoor natural hot spa is just a couple of steps from your room’s doorstep. Every window has the spectacular view to the Castle, also a fine view on the pond and around the ancient tress, hear the robin sing in the morning and can continue a list of the goodies that this hotel is up to, to make their guest their Day! The hotel was renewed two years ago, shares 177 double standard rooms, 5 suites view to the Fortress and 4 rooms for disable guests. The rooms are equiped with all the pleasures that stands for a 4star hotel. Worthwhile to note the address: 1, Várkert Street,  Gyula.  This hotel  has 3stars and 4stars accommodation for every generation: kids, teens, adults, students, pensioners.

There was  a break before supper and the evening’s official opening of the 50th anniversary at open-air theater to the Gala performance at the Castle. The press and media representatives were let to explore, go for a splash into the 4star ludo and thermal bath to pamper and relax at the Gyula Castle Spa.  So  some of the member of the group went to warm up their soul and body.  During the suppertime the representative from the Gyula Spa joined us and talked about the gift from heaven, the Gyula Castle Spa which has per year one million visitors, enjoying  the spa’s medical healing. Talking about  healing,  was told that the medical water wells up from the depth of 2005 meters.and the blowing temperature is up to 72C . It  contains alkali hydrogen-carbonated-chlorinated.  Was told it serves as a balm in case of locomotor disorder, rheumatic, local nervous, diathesis, gastric complaints of acidic origin  and for many other health problems to decrease the pain. The color of the water has a brownish tone owing to its high organic contents.  As we were told  quote: “May sound funny, yet true, if anybody would grab a shovel, start digging or even be in the mood to use a drill  and hit the soil would not be an oilman, but would experience the hot water eruption as the tsunamis.  Gyula lay on the soil of hot mineral water.

Gyula definitely has the most beautiful health resort in Hungary. The waterland lay on 8.5 hectere park which was 200 years ago the Almásy mension.  Everybody will find their favorite pool, cause there are 19 of them, such as  the waterfall, bubble pools with medical water and so forth. Wish to feel on the beach, no problem cause the wave machine will bring high and low waves. The new water-slide world  is a real paradise for the waterlovers.

The venue  and the atmosphere at the  evening’s opening  ceremony and the 50th  Gala performances  were  amazingly full of entertainment. Around the courtyard area at the Gyula Castle Theater  there is a stage upon the huge pond, where the plays  took place and also the stage during the lovely summer nights, with breeze sweeping through.  Not only high above will appear the twinkling stars, but the well know stars will be down here on the stage.  The croaking frogs from time-to-time kept you from not forgetting your on an outdoor theater stay, but that’s free of charge!  The Gyula Castle is the only gothic brick fortress whstormy ich has survived in whole Central-Europe. The evening’s last act was,  a play brought to Gyula by guest theater from Szigliget. „Silent Levente” director Jozsef Kiss, play writer: Jenő Heltai. Romantic story of King Matthias’s time. Peter Agárd Hungarian hero falls in love with a beautiful Italian widow Zilia Duca. The only virtuous lady and her friends persuaded the valiant horse is Sana Bepponak accept the stranger through the stratagem. Peter’s confession of love Agárd noble lady rejects. A reference to an old gallant at Piedmont Tradition calls for a kiss from her. Zilia one kiss from her demands him of three years of silence. The hilarious comedy is well known in Hungary  and also have had been on stage at number of countries around the world with great success.

Unforfortunetely, the stromy rian washed away the end of the play. Nature did not allow the play to come to an end, so sorry for the poor actors, who coulnd’t finish their performance.

During the opening Gedeon József, Director welcomed the gathering locals and the visitors from other regions and spoke about the Gyula Festival, Quote: Between 1st July and 15th August the guests are entertained with the best performances of historical dramas, different forms of contemporary prosaic theatre, opera, operetta, ballet, mediaeval courtyard-music,  jazz,  puppet-show, classic,
folk-music and folk-dance in the summer theatre. Not only the court of the fortress is turned into a theaterground, but
programs of great variety are available on the nearby lake-stage and on stages set up at different places in the town.

Even though “schools-out” Shakespearean performances  and workshops arranged by performing companies will be hand-picked to make the link between enjoyable and educational school’s activity on a non-school class day.

The City of Gyula by itself is unique in Hungary by not just celebrating Shakespeare works within programs and performances, but also holding concerts and other prominent events during the festival. The whole venue holds a unique atmosphere.

Between 1st July and 15th August the guests are entertained with the best performances of historical dramas, different
forms of contemporary theater, opera, operetta, ballet, mediaeval courtyard-music,  jazz,  puppet-show, classic,
folk-music and folk-dance during the festival.  Not only the court of the fortress is turned into a theaterground, but
programs alsorts of programs will be available at the nearby lake-stage and on stages set up at different places in the City.

Soon to be coming up the update on  Day 2 Study Tour …

In the meantime, have attached some videos to see some scenes from the 50th Gyula Castle Theater opening celebration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rAerJrWZLg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsaQEAfPxzc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RU8KA_bCiY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXxjQuNEnMk

Update, snaps, video Aggie Reiter

10 Jul

SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY … ESPECIALLY VISITING THE CATHEDRAL (DÓM) SQUARE IN SZEGED

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Source: Szeged Open-Air Stage

Source: Szeged Open-Air Stage 

NEWSFLASH  …

To a  real rarity for opera, jazz and gospel fans coming up …

 Szeged Open-Air Stage …

 two-time show,   both at 9 p.m. …

 George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess at the Cathedral (Dóm) Square …

August, 9  and 10. 2013.

For the time being this will be the only city in Europe to see and enjoy the superb masterpiece of the legendary opera. Most probably only a child born yesterday haven’t heard yet the emotional hit song the “Summertime”.  Gershwin’s  sensational  Porgy and Bess will be brought on stage by the performance of the  Living Arts Inc. company arriving from N.Y. This piece of art in the music history wasn’t on stage for decades in Hungary, but now it will come alive  in  the City of Szeged.

Casting in “Porgy and Bess”: Porgy: Richard Hobson, Crown: Philip Boykin, Sportin’ Life: Reggie Whitehead, Jake: Tom Elliott, Bess: Angela Owens, Maria: Stephanie Beadle, Serena: Anne Fridal, Lily: Jeanette Blakeley. Director: Susan Williams-Finch, playing:  the Szeged Symphony Orchestra, conductor: Stefan Kozinski.

In 1970, the Hungarian State Opera House at its Erkel Theater held  two cast of Porgy and Bess, directed by András Mikó. Main roles were sung by Ferenc Bégány, György Radnai  and Erzsébet Esterhazy and Éva Andor. The opera was staged more than a hundred times. In 1973 Gershwin’s opera was sold out on four occasion with a total of twenty thousand visitors at the Szeged Open-Air Festival.

The Hungarian National Opera House in 1981, had revived Porgy and Bess.  In 1991, at the Margaret Island’s Open-Air Stage was presented the opera with invited Afro-American descent guest artists and were warmly welcomed by the Hungarian audience. The heirs came up with more-and-more strict conditions to the roles. Gershwin insisted that the white characters should play the white roles and the Afro-American descent singers to be 100% Afro-American descent.  Indeed, this will be  the first production in Europe where Gershwin’s wish 100% will come true and alive.

Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess was based on DuBose Heyward‘s novel Porgy  and on  the subsequent play of the same title, which he co-wrote with his wife Dorothy Heyward.  George Gershwin  created the “American folk opera“,  the Porgy and Bess premiere was in New York during the fall of 1935 with the entire cast featuring of classically trained Afro-American singers.

Way back in 1943, was held its European premiere at the Royal Danish Theater in Copenhagen. There  all the opera singers were all-white cast in blackface. This was the time of the Nazi occupation. There were only 22 sold-out performances, thenafter having  closed down the production by  the Nazis. Other mainly white productions in Europe where in Zürich in 1945 and 1950, and in 1948, the opera was staged in Gothenburg and Stockholm. In 1954 it went on road  in several European countries,  also in Latin America and the Middle-East.  Porgy and Bess was presented at the La Scala in Milan for the first time, in February, 1955. In the middle of  the 50’s a major historic step, fully tense premiere took place in Moscow.  This was the 1st time after the Bolshevik Revolution an American theater group arrived to the Sovietunio’s capital.

Better to be quicky, if  you want to sharpen your sight and ears to the hit songs as the  “Summertime” or “I got plenty o’ nuttin”   before another takes your place!  Here you go … a site in English language, where all the information to get your tickets is available at your fingertips: http://www.szegediszabadteri.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10792&Itemid=76

VISITING SZEGED WILL HAVE AT LEAST TWO MAIN PURPOSE TO DO SO …

1ST TO ATTEND AT THIS FANTASTIC  GERSHWIN’S PORGY AND BESS PERFORMANCE …

2ND TO TASTE THE WORLD-FAMOUS FISH SOUP A’LA SZEGED …

AND  LAST BUT NOT LEAST …  WHAT AN INTERESTING COINCIDENCE IN THE FIRST TWO LINES OF THE OPERA  … “SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY … FISH ARE JUMPING”  (YESSS …  MANY IN THE  RIVER TISZA  AT SZEGED)

WISHING EVERYONE A SUPERB  “SUMMERTIME” AT SZEGED

Update Aggie Reiter

2 Jul

STUDY TOUR TO THE SALFÖLD PAULINE MONASTERY AT LAKE BALATON

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Continuing the Badacsony study tour  organized within the frame of  the Badacsony Tourist Guild Association.

Below is the description, history of the 700 years old monastery read at the scene on an offsite description table in Hungarian language …  Here is an overview, short summary of interest  translated into English language …

The Pauline Order is managed by the Bakonyerdő Ltd. which lays in the forest near the village of Forestry Monostorapáti Salföld. It is the only a monastic order which was founded in Hungary. The Salföld lays South-West in the forestland in the middle of a small valley. The monastery ruins stands on an outstanding viewpoint on the hillside.

The church itself was dedicated in honor of Mary Magdalene, which was owned by the Pauline,  first mentioned in 1263. Other documents from 1307 and from 1475 also mention the existence of the monastery.

To-day can be seen the cloister of the Pauline Order. The monastery and the surrounding area has long been  popular as a tourist destination. The  Forestry recognized that cultured resting place should be established. They regularly arrange carriage rides back-and-forth in time-and-age. In 1307 as the existence of the monastery was also mentioned in an official certificate: “The son of Barnabás, Kelemen Chapter of Veszprém, the Abrahamic soul of a serf offered their grapes as a donation of the Kőkúti Hermits to St. Mary Magdalene’s Church in honor.” The chapter contributed donated the grape as paid a payment.  This was the background to understand the why and the how a huge wine cellar was built under the monastery. In 1475 Cardinal István issued a farewell permit order to renew the Kútikő church and at the turn of the century the monastery was rebuilt in Gothic style.

In the 16th century, border castle fights reached the Balaton Uplands, the monastery was abandoned and dilapidated. During the battle on November, 7. 1554., the monastery was unsuccessfully attacked by the Turkish invasion. The fight hit both towns Tihany and Csobánc. The stronger, better-built church would have had better the weight during the centuries, but the monastery was built of inferior materials, which happen to quickly, easily be affected and destroyed, and most probably the construction was made by the use of worn out stones. To the remaining ruins major mortality happened during the 1820s when the construction of a nearby sheepfold occurred on the Alba family land and both the church’s and the monastery’s stones were taken away. So since then the old monastery stood completely in ruins. In the 1960’s exploration and conservation of consistence began and the renovation of the ruins had nicely been carried out.

Renewing works started filling the bits-and-pieces of the gaps in 2003, placing bricks and stones, wooden window frames, old saplings of monastery garden, stone building restoration ahead. Rain shelters, resting sites, wooden tables, benches and fireplace, guiding informative boards were also placed at the scene. Visiting the scenario at the Pauline Monastery with the background silence. Only sometimes a chirping sound of the birds were present together with us and yes, nature worthily preserved the atmosphere of the place and really took us back in time  … 700 years.

To-day worthwhile for locals and foreigners to visit the forest, to see the Pauline Order where once the members of cloister lived. The monastery and the surrounding area has long been  popular as a tourist destination. The  Forestry recognized that cultured resting place should be established. They regularly arrange carriage rides back-and-forth in time-and-age.

Update and snaps:  Aggie Reiter

2 Jul

ON A ONE DAY STUDY TOUR AT BADACSONY 2013

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Badacsony is a place at the Lake Balaton, where once-upon-a-time volcanoes lava and smoke-filled the valley,  there are many faces of the  lake-side,prehaps for many still aren’t familiar with its beauty. So here goes some places, whereabouts that may be of interest:

The media representatives were invited to join a  study tour and  were taken around the Badacsony area on the regional tourist bus, organised by the Badacsonyi Guild Tourism Association. Rolling along, not just us but the visitors to may also hit the road on the tourist bus, watching this neat city in comfort, without having recourse to fatigue, see the region’s sights and learning where to stop by … to stronger your energy by a sip of local pálinka or visiting the regions wine cellars! This was a two-day study tour, but I only join them on the second day,therefore my update stands for the time being.

Visiting  the József Egry Memorial Museum

Our road led us to a villa, the former home, to-day open as a memorial museum of the famous József Egry, the painter who was obsessed by the shades of the reflections of the lake and the hazy lights, the shades of the water, the countless points of view, as the humans are changing their mood, the Lake Balaton also has its moody days. Beside the Egry images at the Memorial Museum, the world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory’s work of art in the same building are also out on display.

Káli Basin on the Uplands Visiting the Folly Arboretum, at Badacsonyőrs

There lays one of the world-famous botanical collection of cedars and cypresses, like the species cedar, cypress species, Syrian juniper (Juniperus drupacea), Sabine pine (Pinus sabiniana) giant pine (Pinus Coulter), coastal giant redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) all collected from their original growing land. Dr. Gyula Folly started to install the plants in the year 1900. Since then the collection had grown over the decades. The beautiful botanical garden, beauty lays in the tradition of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren whom also follow the founder of the garden in protecting nature and showing all these beautiful trees to the visitors who come by to see the world’s cedars and cypresses all at one plantation. Two see it by your own two eyes … 25 Chapel Valley Rd. (Kápolna-völgy út) Badacsonyőrs at Badacsony Northern territory of Lake Balaton.

Out on the Farm

Wish to bring attention to two Hungarian breed animals. One is the Hungarian Duck and here the animal species in a nutshell: this type of  ducks were probably domesticated during the Roman times, but it is also possible that the Greeks or the Chinese were already involved in domestication. The Hungarian duck is considered to be indigenous in the Carpathian basin, its ancestor must be the mallard. It’s existing in white and wild color. Resistant and has a good “seeking habit” that’s why it has juicy, delicious meet.

The other Hungarian animal species is the Mangalica pig and in a nutshell: the Mangalica swine developed in the mid 1800’s in HUngary. In lard production it was the first in. Because of the demand of the fatless pork meet the mangalica became endangered. the whole world. Three variety exists: blood, black and red mangalica.

Pálos Monastery ruin at Salföld

… Just like a fairy tale …Once upon a time a splendid edifice built-in a Gothic style in honor of Mary Magdalene for the Pálos order. The excavation work began in the 60’s, whereas the whole monastery was revealed. There is a charter from 1307 which refers to it as a monastery, at the area of “Köveskút”. The original monastery was destroyed during the invasion of the Turks. probably, the monks took possession of the existing Romanesque chapel, which was subsequently extended by building around their needs. The rebuilt church has unique architectural of the Pauline style.  The church building is orientated to the east, north to join the monastery.  The  full history of the 700 yrs. old Pailine monastery can be followed at:

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Visiting the  Istvándy Family owned Winery

They organize professional winery visits for a friendly gathering, family celebrations, combined with the wine tasting. On the spot the visitors may get acquainted with the craftiness of wine making and see the grand landscape of the vineyards with the far ahead Lake Balaton. As we were told, advance booking is needed for visiting the winery and cooking for gastronomy events. All-in-all or on the bottom line the  Istvándy winery is not only engaged with their high-quality, but as the French chateaus or Australian wineries hold wine tastings at the high-level professional events, and their aim is to boost the wine tourism to prosper. Beside the smooth Istvándy wines, they thought about the kids sweet tooth, they prepaid 100% grape nectar. The home-made lunch prepared by Ms. Csilla Istvándy was more than excellent, we were all K.O. Very much enjoyed their 100% care and hospitality.  During our stay we were also told about their family backgrounds … The Istvándy family history has over 200 years history behind them. Way back in the 1800s the family lived in the rural farming area and started beginning to produce grape and wine products which mainly covered their livelihood opportunities. Their Grandpa was a winemaker, his father an agronomist, all had their place at their plantation and jointly worked together.  In the beginning the wines were not bottled with brands, only gave them as a present to  friends. The Istvándy two son and daughter  believes their family is committed to the site’s past and being worthy of its reputation. Emphasis its place on the Badacsony growing wine region, whereas  the unique Kéknyelű grape varieties and characteristics of this region the Grey’s friend and Riesling are like nowhere else in Hungary.

What a marvellous day the Badacsony Tourism had organized for the press and media representatives … Culture … Art … Breathtaking Landscape  … Wine and heavenly food … alittle Garden of Eden … famous Pálinka distillery at Badacsony. These places must be visited, of course not squashing the programs into one day…take your time and enjoy the welcome and hospitality at Badacsony, at the Northern side of Lake Balaton. The region offers locals, tourists, foreigners working, staying in Hungary who love to take a rural holiday, relax, feel the closeness of the nature can meet all these at Badacsony and its surrounding area and gain experiences to remember for a lifetime.

Reaching the final station to the day’s study tour … Renaissance Pálinka House

The Renaissance Pálinka House at Badacsonyőrs reached its success with its magnificent fruits after two years of design work. It is a small family business, by hard work of the husband Tamás and his wife Kati who both operates the manufactory. The Pálinka House construction started in August, 2011 and by March, 2012 have had prepared their own premium spirits.

Even though the Pálinka workshop is considered young in age the Renaissance is all about revival of the flavors, emotions and rebirth of perfect harmony. The magnificent beauty scenery of Badacsony captivated them during one of their holiday trip  to this area and at once they both decided to achieve their wishful dreams by creating their pálinka house. The technology they use is well-known in Hungary, but the Renaissance is about rebirth in  this sence. They use a special technique by which the fruit flavor is even more intense in One senses the spirits enthusiasts.  The grapes and its spelt origin from the vineyards around the territory of the Badacsony Mountains. The distillery procedure can be viewed by the visitors on the spot upon prior arrangement, whereas the superb distillery equipment can be seen in operation during harvesting time and at special orders of wage-cooking.

The couple also holds sales and by pre-reservations having pálinka tasting days-or-nights. They have wide selection pálinka, as fruits as pear, wild pear, apple, quince, ground elder, plums, cherries, apricots, „Irsai Oliver” grapes, these pálinkas are hitting the 40degrees, while the wine base pálinkas are 45degrees. The Badacsonyi Grey Monk Spelt is a real hot-shot with its 55%degrees.

Before we left the Pálinka house Tamás  was glad to say word about the foreigners who have had already visited his House of the Rising Pálinka. Quote:   “Two groups coming from abroad who visited the Renaissance  Pálinka Distillery at Badacsonyőrs was … a group from a Travel  Agency from London,(UK) came especially to the Renaissance Pálinka Distillery to explore and learn about this place, to advertise at the UK travel agencies our pálinka house. They sip samples of the local distillery and of course brought as gifts to take back home. The other foreigner group was from Moskau, the Moskau Gazetta. It was a study tour for the group and made the schedule in advance to stop by this place.  Even knowing their national drink is not a soft drink, but the tough Vodka, they had  made up their sleeves for the “job” in tasting through the distillery’s collection of Pálinka. They admitted  the tasted Hungarian Renaissance Pálinka has several levels that leads up to the RigorMortis, but until reaching that point  the GRAVELYill, EMBOMBed” are still levels one can reach. They seem to be satisfied and jolly well and at farewell they said they are glad they spotted this place at home to be visited and even if only for this one purpose it was really worthwhile to visit  Badacsonyőrs at Lake Balaton, Hungary.

Think, there is no more words to be said … having own experience is the best approval. Worthwhile to drop by, to soak up with the beautiful surroundings and the pleasant fruity taste of the local pálinka and last but not least enjoy, discover the flavors of the real Hungarian kitchen home-made on the spot.  Reservation  in advance is needed (at the moment no English language description can be seen on their website) … so you have to rely upon this update  🙂

http://www.badacsonyipalinkahaz.hu/elerhetoseg#&panel1-1

Address: 3, Füredi Road, Badacsonyőrs, Lake Balaton – Hungary

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

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