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Buying and Selling Used Stuff in Budapest
I recently stumbled upon several sites on and off Facebook for used items in Budapest that may be useful to those looking to buy or sell something. While I have not yet purchased or sold anything on these sites, they are quite active and could be useful:
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Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (Szimplakert Croft Market)
Sunday morning Lydia and I explored the newish Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (open Sunday 9-14, Kazinczy u. 14, VII ker). I cannot stand the crowds at night at Szimpla, so I tend to avoid it. However, during the day it is a much different and mellow place to hang out.Read more »
Wellness Saturday
I met Lydia at the Hunyadi ter market for some food shopping on Saturday. I bought the makings for pesto and chili, along with some blueberries for freezing so that I could have blueberry pancakes even in winter.Read more »
Molier in the Park: Theatre Review
Nora had an extra ticket for The Misanthrope by Molier last night and kindly invited me along.Read more »
Obuda Gas Factory: A Cool Place to Explore
I have been cycling up to Romai Part and Szentendre for years, and have always loved the four water and coal-clock towers at the old gas works. Luckily they have managed to survive (so far) the reconstruction of the old chemical works as an industrial park.Read more »
Kamondy Wedding
The long awaited Paul Kamondy and Andi Szabo. wedding happened last weekend at the Szilagy Dezso Reformed Church. The church ceremony was perhaps the most enjoyable I have been to; short and often funny, delivered by an energetic young priest.Read more »
A Few Days in Balatonakaratya
My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton.Read more »
Celebrating 22 Years in Hungary: Balaton Bike Ride and Wine Tasting
This year's around Balaton Bike Trip did not start off very auspiciously. After picking up the rental bikes, Jon and Gyorgyi and I went to Most Kert, from now on to be known as Soha Nem Tobbe Kert.Read more »
Romai at Night
Last Friday a friend and I went cycling at night to Romai part. I normally go early in the morning, but it was really lovely at night.Read more »
Greening Weddings and Wedding Presents
Like most people, I have lots of friends getting married this summer and it is increasingly difficult to identify gifts for them. Since most couples live together first before the wedding, they seem to already have about 2 of everything.Read more »
