Pecs Days

This morning was another lazy morning when Mary and I slept until about 11:00. We had a pretty relaxing morning, then all decide to get ready to head to the Arkad, which is the small mall here in town that also has the grocery store. The walk to the Arkad is pleasant, as we started off down the walking street on which my parents live. You can see pictured here--

At the mall we ate at Subway, then hit the stores, doing some last minute Christmas shopping. In the middle of the mall they have a winter wonderland set up with a replica of the witch's house in Hansel and Grettle. I'll admit, the witch is

actually a little terrifying. I made Mary take a picture with her in the background. One thing was actually a little disturbing in the winter forest they c

reated- the multiple taxidermic animals. We're talking a deer, a fox (with a bird on it's back), a few swans, a badger, and a few other creatures. To say the least, Mary and I found it pretty entertaining!

Tonight we went to a Hungarian couple's house for dinner. Because our car is broken down and still in Budapest, we got to ride the bus to their home. The woman, Time', teaches at Gandhi with my parents. She and her husband Zoli had decorated their home and cooked a wonderful dinner for us. As is customary after a Hungarian meal, we were invited to enjoy some liquor after the meal. Nothing like taking shots with the family! However, when we said "Cheers!" and drank our drinks, I was the only one who drank it like a shot... apparently you are supposed to sip. Woops!! No one seemed to notice... haha...

Here is a picture of Dad and me about to enjoy our post-dinner drink: