Tuesday, August 24, 2004

More Language

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I have recently learned that Cseszni (pronounced "Chesney") is one of a number of Hungarian words that could be translated as ...
Thursday, August 19, 2004

Is it busking?

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The first time I encountered those people who, ahem, earn money through the practice of standing very still while standing on a box wearing...
Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Barcelona

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Just a quick post to let people know I am alive, working hard, and enjoying my brief sojourn in Barcelona. It´s more expensive than it used ...
Thursday, August 12, 2004

Catalan Hiatus

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I am off to Barcelona in a couple of hours to spend two weeks + working, hanging out with Erika on the shores of the Meditteranean, visiting...

My media

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Television here is an interesting experience. We have about 4 Hungarian language channels (including “Minimax” the Hungarian cartoon channe...
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Sunday, August 08, 2004

Random moments

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Erika got a tax bill today. It was sent by recorded mail by the tax office a couple of days ago, but it was issued by that office two month...
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Friday, August 06, 2004

Driving in Romania

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When you are driving in Romania you have three major things to contend with. The first already mentioned in these musings is the state of t...
Tuesday, August 03, 2004

Adventures in Language

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Language learning (#1 in a series of many) Language is coming slowly. I’ve never tried to learn two simultaneously before, and it’s proving ...

The Csango Valley

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The Csango valley lies between Csikszereda and Moldavia in the Carpathians. A 20 km drive east of here leads you over a pass and into this m...
Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Maramures

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Since starting this blog somewhat randomly and thoughtlessly last week, I have spent time wondering what it should be. I have come to the c...