Jessamyn and I were lucky enough to try on traditional Hungarian wedding dresses while visiting Kalocsa. This was in the home of friends of one of our professors. Jessamyn, right, is wearing a dress typically seen on brides under 30 years of age, while I am wearing a dress for brides over the age of 30. Adam, Dominic, Yeen and I took a weekend trip to Prague, Czech Republic. It was only one of many places we were able to travel while we were in Budapest because Hungary is centrally located and most countries are accessible by train or bus.
Travel is also pretty inexpensive.
This weekend was bitter cold, but despite that, we walked a good deal of the city, taking in all the sights, including the architecturally beautiful area around the central square near where this picture was taken. Even in the dead of winter it is almost too crowded with tourists. Romania is a poor country, but it is amazing. The Carpathian Mountains were a backdrop for the small towns where we stayed. Most people get around by horse and cart and make a living by farming or craftsmanship.