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Re: Treils 2006 Competition Log
O.k. so I decided to just put a little fun post as to what Hungary is about.. NOt a typical place most people would travel too... so Here ya go:
History:
Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.
The River Danube – which is never blue – determines basic orientation, with Buda on the hilly west bank and Pest covering the plain across the river. More precisely, Budapest is divided into 23 districts (kerület), designated on maps and street signs by Roman numerals
Budapest the nickname of the "Bangkok of Europe", (THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DECIDED TO GO!!!)
The importance of BUDAPEST to Hungary is difficult to overestimate. More than two million people live in the capital – one fifth of the population – and everything converges here: roads and rail lines; air travel (Ferihegy is the country's only civilian airport); industry, commerce and culture; opportunities, wealth and power. Like Paris, the city has a history of revolutions – in 1849, 1918 and 1956 – buildings, parks and avenues on a monumental scale, and a reputation for hedonism, style and parochial pride. In short, Budapest is a city worthy of comparison with other great European capitals.
I think I would get trapped here with all the books and reading!!
O.k. so I decided to just put a little fun post as to what Hungary is about.. NOt a typical place most people would travel too... so Here ya go:
History:
Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.
The River Danube – which is never blue – determines basic orientation, with Buda on the hilly west bank and Pest covering the plain across the river. More precisely, Budapest is divided into 23 districts (kerület), designated on maps and street signs by Roman numerals
Budapest the nickname of the "Bangkok of Europe", (THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DECIDED TO GO!!!)
The importance of BUDAPEST to Hungary is difficult to overestimate. More than two million people live in the capital – one fifth of the population – and everything converges here: roads and rail lines; air travel (Ferihegy is the country's only civilian airport); industry, commerce and culture; opportunities, wealth and power. Like Paris, the city has a history of revolutions – in 1849, 1918 and 1956 – buildings, parks and avenues on a monumental scale, and a reputation for hedonism, style and parochial pride. In short, Budapest is a city worthy of comparison with other great European capitals.
I think I would get trapped here with all the books and reading!!
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jenscats5
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^^ Nice pics!! Looks like a very beautiful country!!
^^ Nice pics!! Looks like a very beautiful country!!
Tiger of course 
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i have been to austria before...vienna to be more specific...the people were extremely calm...peaceful and very nice. i was in highschool when i went so i didn't appreciate all the cool paces we went to...i do remember we went to a bunch of cool castles though from the hapsburg family era (i think that's right) anyway...have a great time...is gorgeous there!
i have been to austria before...vienna to be more specific...the people were extremely calm...peaceful and very nice. i was in highschool when i went so i didn't appreciate all the cool paces we went to...i do remember we went to a bunch of cool castles though from the hapsburg family era (i think that's right) anyway...have a great time...is gorgeous there!
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