Budapest

I met a girl on the train to here yesterday telling me that I have to visit all the eastern European countries, including Serbia (hers), the next time I come over here. I would have done that this time if it was on my Eurail pass, but what can I do. I'm told told that Poland is an interesting (and cheap) place to visit. We'll see what I have time for.

I met two guys getting off the train, Rob and Alex, who were eventually headed to the same hostel as me. Alex was just starting his trip over here. I felt bad watching him confront the language barrier for the first time when we went out last night, a situation to which I've become accustomed now. It definitely makes things more difficult.... not impossible, though. Communication is 93% nonverbal. Hungary has some good nightlife, and the cover charge was only 50 cents (US).

The most helpful thing I've found here so far, though, is the WiFi hotspot in range of my hostel room. I've been disappointed with the quality of my blog here. I've only been able to post summaries of my stays lately rather than anecdotal stories. I guess those will have to wait until I get home.