Hajnal's blog

So, what is the prediction in your neck of the woods? Will winter return? or is spring just around the corner?

Hungary’s carnival is called farsang and originates in the southern city of Mohács, where villagers donned horrifying masks and animal skins to frighten the invading Turkish armies in the 16th century. In the present, you might also be inclined to show a little skin – and wear a mask to hide your identity!

It was a perfect evening to be outdoors and while it was a small group that had gathered at the Iguana last night, it was still a cozy evening. Missed the vacationing members but still wanted to get together for some conversation.

It is the signal of summer's end when the nation prepares for the celebration of its founder's day - St. Stephen.

Did you know that:

* There are an estimated 40,000 coaches practicing in 70 countries worldwide
* The four leading countries in the coaching profession are: United States, England, Japan and Australia

The race cars roared into town with a show in the area of Clark Adam Ter, the Chain Bridge and the large oval square in front of the luxurious Four Season's Hotel on Thursday. The excitement mounted as the cars were accompanied by Hungary's famous stunt pilot, Peter Besenyei, who flew his aircraft over the Danube, over and under the Chain Bridge entertaining the crowd with drops and turns.

Yes, it is summer and that means it is expected to be hot!, but pleeeze, does it have to be THAT hot? Let us know how you've survived.

The Budapest Young Professionals are defying the odds and meeting for dinner and drinks on the terrace of the cozy neighborhood spot of TimeOut on the corner of Tuzolto u. and Liliom u. in the 9th district.

Sopron hosts the second largest festival in Hungary the VOLT festival opening today until the 7th of July. This years star guests include Philadelphia band The Roots and Coldcut (DJ pair from England) along with Massive Attack, The Prodigy (British), Korn (US), Koop (Sweeden), Fort Knox Five (US), Louie Austen (Austria), Touch and Go and German band Tube-Tech.