I got diverted last night and ended up staying in a different part of town. By the time I got home this afternoon, the boys were already sitting at a table decorated by empty beer pitchers in the bar. They applauded at my return, which was kind of strange, but flattering I guess.
Karol and I had already decided to see a bit of Hungary, so caught a cab to the train station and got tickets to Lake Balaton, central Europe's largest lake, so big that it's often called the Hungarian Sea.
The train ride was fine - about three hours in total with one change. But it was a mission to find our hostel. It is actually an old mansion which became a hotel for a while then was left unused. And this summer, the Budapest Party Hostel group rented it for the summer and filled it with hedonist backpackers. This is the end of season so there were only six other people, all of whom seemed to be working at or associated with the hostel. The place had more the feel of a squat, rather than a hostel or hotel, but was a nice chance from the madness of Retox. Karol and I made some dinner in the kitchen and had a few beers while watching a film with the others. A quiet night in was well-needed.
Karol and I had already decided to see a bit of Hungary, so caught a cab to the train station and got tickets to Lake Balaton, central Europe's largest lake, so big that it's often called the Hungarian Sea.
The train ride was fine - about three hours in total with one change. But it was a mission to find our hostel. It is actually an old mansion which became a hotel for a while then was left unused. And this summer, the Budapest Party Hostel group rented it for the summer and filled it with hedonist backpackers. This is the end of season so there were only six other people, all of whom seemed to be working at or associated with the hostel. The place had more the feel of a squat, rather than a hostel or hotel, but was a nice chance from the madness of Retox. Karol and I made some dinner in the kitchen and had a few beers while watching a film with the others. A quiet night in was well-needed.
The former mansion/hotel and current hostel/squat.
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