hungary...

is really flat. really. and there are fewer cognates in this language than any other written in the roman script that i have come across. words and phrases that people dont recognise if you try and say them and hope that they will understand:

1. bank
2.pommes frites
3.the international gesture for ' can i have the bill please?'
4. please dont put that artificial spray cream on the top of my cappucino

More on the philosophers on the morning thing- great truths of life are often revealed by people who know best: hostel receptionists : ' trust your instincts and always remain optimistic'- the best so far.

more as it happens
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