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There is a great phenomenon that happens around here every month

or so and is commonly known as 

"Free Date Day".

It is when the American Embassy celebrates an American

holiday--in this case Columbus Day--and 

the schools are still in session. 

Meaning we have 8 hours of uninterrupted time to 

do what we want and we don't have to 

worry about child care.

It really gives the parents around here a 

cause for celebration.

A few us decided to take advantage of the beautiful fall we are experiencing

and hit the bikes. Szentendre 

(also the place Mack had his field trip earlier, in case it sounded familiar) 

is a small city 20 Kilometers north of Budapest 

along the river. The path didn't stick to the river the whole time,

we had to meander through neighborhoods and city traffic 

but we made it safe and sound to enjoy 

an absolutely delicious meal. 

Probably one of the best I have had so far and I am pretty sure it didn't

have anything to do with how famished I was.

My knees started giving me grief and of course

my hiney wasn't prepared for such an excursion, 

but it was so worth it. I love to bike ride especially when the scenery is 

so outstanding. Cam and I have had intentions for the last 15 years of marriage

to get bikes of our own. 

After this trip we said enough already,

we are finally getting ourselves some bikes.

I hope it really happens this time, because I want

to do many more trips like this.

Kristyn and John who is the authority on all bike riding and served as our guide. Thanks John for lowering your standards to bike with us.

Anne and Paul

mmmm....yummy memories!