Yesterday three friends and I visited Eger, Hungary, home to winery after winery after winery. The main point of our trip was- surprise, surprise- to visit these famous wineries, and we were not disappointed. A collection of nearly 50 wine cellars is called the "Valley of the Beautiful Women," arranged in numerical order on a cul-de-sac like street where you go from locale to locale sampling wine for 50-70 HUF a glass (approximately 0.25 USD). This time of year in Eger is very similiar to New England in that the weather is cool and crisp, but sunny, and the leaves change colors. It was wonderful to sit outside and enjoy our wine. We also joked that we will have to return to Eger for the food- not only was it delicious, but it was significantly cheaper than Budapest (where eating out is both expensive and less than tasty most times). We enjoyed one of the best meals we have had since arriving in Hungary.
09 October 2006
A Trip to Eger
Yesterday three friends and I visited Eger, Hungary, home to winery after winery after winery. The main point of our trip was- surprise, surprise- to visit these famous wineries, and we were not disappointed. A collection of nearly 50 wine cellars is called the "Valley of the Beautiful Women," arranged in numerical order on a cul-de-sac like street where you go from locale to locale sampling wine for 50-70 HUF a glass (approximately 0.25 USD). This time of year in Eger is very similiar to New England in that the weather is cool and crisp, but sunny, and the leaves change colors. It was wonderful to sit outside and enjoy our wine. We also joked that we will have to return to Eger for the food- not only was it delicious, but it was significantly cheaper than Budapest (where eating out is both expensive and less than tasty most times). We enjoyed one of the best meals we have had since arriving in Hungary.
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Kelsey, there is also the famous castle in Eger, its mentioned in this famous book all Hungarian kids have to read for school. Also, do you know why it is call the Valley of Beautiful Women? Haha... with that much wine, all women look beautiful. Igen!
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