Hungary

My dear Friends

I have now been here for over a week, and every day gets more and more fascinating. Today I discovered a little more about the Jewish community who used to live in my friend's town in the foothils, thirty minutes drive from Budapest. I visted the former Synagogue, with Hebrew writing still visible at the entrance, and the space where the ark was present with the Torah scrolls. I said a prayer in Hebrew.- Later, going to the local museum, I discovered that they were still holding services in 1964.

A couple of days ago, we visited Budapest for the day. Up high in a cafe overlooking the Danube, I danced to the gipsy music. The Hebraic melodies reminded me of my mother...I bought a hand made cloth and we went to the fountain, beside the national Museum, where we had an interesting conversation about Peace and Reconciliation with a friendly American couple. The museum was beautiful, the style of hungarian art dark but beautiful, representing many historical scenes from the past.

Unfortunately I don't have a digital camera, only an old fashioned one, so I can't produce any pictures...I hope my descriptions are graphic enough for you to use your imagination...

The goulas soup in the local restaurant today was something special'

One thing leads to another, and on 18th September I will make a trip to Paris to see Alexia. Meanwhile Tunde and I continue our holiday in her home town until I return next tuesday.

Be well and have a good weekend
Sister Gila