Everything is in its right place.

As I sit in a chair that does not recline, in a train cabin that reeks of urine, metal on metal squeaks all night, as my 12 hour journey pushes forward from Bucharest to Sofia.  At 6 am, with blood shot eyes, a rumbling stomach, and a kink in my neck I look at Genghis, the Turkish man who sells diesel pumps, sitting across from me, who doesn't look any more comfortable than I. I peer out the window. The sun is starting to rise.  Beautiful colors pierce the clouds that are contemplating rain. Fields roll in the early light of day, and I smile. Everything is in its right place.

In this moment, my eyes swelled with tears of joy.

The infamous Power Rangers

Over the course of a couple weeks, Renee and I had heard a few stories of travelers running into 4 Power Rangers. Evidently these mysterious people were roaming Europe, rocking their costumes from country to country.  When we arrived in Prague, a young man from France told us that he had seen them only the night before, leaving the area… we knew we were hot on their tails, but we didn't know their next move…

It just so happens, that when we made it to Budapest, we decided to go to one of the “ruined bars” (where there are countless rooms with different themes, some rooms outdoors, some in, some on the roof, some in the basement, all with different music). While enjoying the scene there, we ran into them!  They seemed very busy saving the world, or doing whatever it is they do, but we were able to snap a fun photo!

Enjoy!

An unforgettable concert (only) in Budapest

I have been to a few concerts in my life, but nothing quite compares to the experience in Budapest.

After paying my 2 Forints to walk through the turnstile into the open air venue, I was quickly amazed. The music was something of its own, but the performance was unforgettable. A band with masks covering their faces bounced up and down, side to side, and seemed to be enjoying not only their music, but also their company on the stage.

This company included but was not limited to;

One midget performing acrobatic stunts, occasionally throwing inflatable objects into the crowd.

One 450 pound woman in a bikini/thong, dancing across the stage

One person dressed in a chicken suit running around aimlessly

One woman dancing seductively/provocatively, without a top on

I was fortunate to have witnesses (my sister, Steve and Eliza), otherwise you may never believe me.