I downloaded the photo from www.index.hu
When I arrived home yesterday afternoon I saw in the news that Puskás Ferenc the football player has died. I guess he was the most famous Hungarian all over the world. Wherever I travel to…saying I am Hungarian Puskás Ferenc’s name will be mentioned somehow.

Királylány means something like princess. She has been sitting there for years. With partly opened mouth and with her crown which looks rather like the cap of a clown. And just after writing it down i realised how close are the words CROWN and CLOWN to each other. Tourists like to take photos with her and I guess she enjoys being popular.:)

From today on I have a special co-author on my Budapest site. Zannnie will post here every second day sharing with you the experiences of a Singaporean lady in the cold autumn/winter Budapest.

It fluctuates around 8 degree celsius and most of the leaves are now almost on the ground. However this is a special sight of today since we still get to see Verdant green against the european architecture and the many windows:)

Day of Alíz in Hungary. This name comes from the Alice…so happy name day Alice!:)

This globe is at the entrance of the University. It was made in 1966 and the text written to the table says: the traffic network of the world. I don’t know how was the traffic in the 60′s but to me, the globe looks not too “busy” with routes. Maybe they meant 1966 BC.:)

Day of Szilvia in Hungary. Yesss…..again my sister. Her birthday and nameday are very close to each other:) Happy name-day Szilva (thats how I call her). Its a Latin name means: forest
The newly renovated National Museum. Till 1998 they kept here the crown of Hungary. But then the actual prime minister found the crown was not a part of our history but something which belongs to our recent life….so he had brought it to the parliament building (maybe to wear it at night):)

But dont worry…there are still a lot to see in the National Museum.

Day of Jónás and Renátó in Hungary. Jónás comes from Hebrew. Means: pigeon. Renátó has latin origine means reborn.

Today is the day when I finish my 16 days long quiz. The answer to the last question you can find here.

Szabadság tér (Freedom square). This is the soviet monument remembering the unknown soldiers died while they liberated/occupided (everyone can choose the right word after his/her political view)Hungary. The fence is around it because the rioters damaged the monument and now its not allowed to get there. The white building behind the monument is the Inter-Europa Bank and I guess they made a great job renovating that building. And in the distance you can see the roof of the parliament building. Actually this is the same square where Harry Hill’s (not the Brittish comedian) statue is located. 

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Today is the last day of my quiz. Tomorrow we will know who gets the Szamos Marcipan.:) The last question is not easy at all. My surname is Bugarszki..(say: Bugarski)

What is the origin of the surname Bugarszki:A, Its a Hungarian name which means: comes from Bugarszk
B, Its an old Polish surname
C, Its Macedono-Bulgarian name

The right answer to the previous question is: B, The Turul visible in the Palace of Buda
The taurus is a Greek symbol and the Lion is widely used on old buildings but the Turul (which is an eagle) is the ancient symbol.

The right answer to the previous question is: The Turul visible in the Palace of BudaThe taurus is a Greek symbol and the Lion is widely used on old buildings but the Turul (which is an eagle) is the ancient symbol.Thank you for all to participate in my quiz and visit my site tomorrow to see the final results!:)

Day of Réka in Hungary. An old Hun name she was the wife of Attila the Hun.

Right now this statue is on the Boráros tér right beside the Petőfi bridge in Pest. But originally this statue belonged to the old national theater. Now standing there all alone on that square….i dont know why they didnt bring it to the new national theater to his mates:)

What is the ancient symbol-animal of Hungary?

A, The Taurus on the Boráros square
B, The Turul visible in the Palace of Buda
C, The Lions on the chain bridge

(if you spend enough time exploring Budapest DP you can find the answer but pure guess is a good game too to try your luck):)

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The right answer to the previous question is A, Harry Hill Bandholtz was a general who prevented a group of Romanian soldier from removing the treasures of the National Museum in 1919.
There were no American (or any other) zones in Budapest nor in 1919 neither in 1945. Only this crazy guy (me) found it out:)

(Congratulations for those who found it out. And don’t worry if you’ve not. The game will last till 12th of November even if you’ve joined later, you still have a chance for the prize! Just answer in my comments box, and you are AUTOMATICALLY playing;)

Day of Tivadar in Hungary. The Hungarian version of Theodor means: the present of God

This is general Harry Hill Bandholtz. I took this photo from behind because the light was much better like this. His statue is right in front of the US Embassy. But who was general Harry Hill Bandholtz?

A, American General who prevented a group of Romanian soldier from removing the treasures of the National Museum in 1919.
B, American General, the commander of the American zone of Budapest in 1945.
C, American General, the commander of the American zone of Budapest in 1919.

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The right answer to the previous question is C, a concert place and restaurant. It was a former Ukrainian ship..but never on cruise anymore:)

(Congratulations for those who found it out. And don’t worry if you’ve not. The game will last till 12th of November even if you’ve joined later, you still have a chance for the prize! Just answer in my comments box, and you are AUTOMATICALLY playing;)