To start of our adventure in Africa meant feeding a giraffe! We spent our first night in an exclusive hotel in Nairobi that is famous for its herd of resident endangered Rothschild giraffes.
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Flying in style – Stílusos repülés
After many years of flying in economy class to different destinations of the world, we decided it was time to upgrade to business class. And flying with Ethiopian Airline was worth all the money!
Africa packing list – Csomagolási lista afrikai utazáshoz
What did I pack for five weeks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar? Here is our list. It’s almost the same for each of us (I noted the differences in parentheses).
Packing for Africa – Csomagolás az afrikai útra
Three countries, five weeks, and 33 pounds. How and what to pack? Part of the planning stages for our African trip were getting packing ideas, shopping in our closets, buying some special clothing, then ruthless editing.
Africa, here we come! – Afrika, jövünk!
The planning for the trip of a lifetime is over. Yes, we are ready for a new adventure. Africa, here we come!
Thought on mistake – Gondolat a hibáról
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
Goat cheese-garlic spread – Fokhagymás kecskesajtkrém
It’s good to have a simple recipe in your repertoire for a tasty spread suitable for dinner, snack, or party. And if you can prepare it in a few minutes, that’s a bonus.
The Panama Hotel and its tearoom – A Panama hotel és teázója
“Old Henry Lee stood transfixed by all the commotion at the Panama Hotel. What had started as a crowd of curious onlookers eyeballing a television news crew had now swollen into a polite mob of shoppers, tourists, and a few punk-looking street kids, all wondering what the big deal was.
Easter mood – Húsvéti hangulat
Early spring – Koratavasz
Sunny and windless afternoons, magnificent colors – flowers and flowering trees. There is a lot to look at in the gardens and in the parks already!
Corn and pea salad with mayo – Kukorica- és zöldborsósaláta
Here is a simple and festive salad, which is perfect with ham, fish, and cold roasts. We love it very much. It’s ready in a few moments, especially when using canned (or frozen and thawed) corn and green peas.
Antique Easter postcards – Antik húsvéti képeslapok
Did you remember to send a traditional Easter card this year? Maybe it’s not as common anymore as it was in the last century, but a handwritten card can still be a nice touch.