This is a beautiful poster print that I remember from childhood. I’ve always found this comforting.
The Comfort of an Angel
January 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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Living in Budapest: Our Journey to Budapest
Moving overseas with a pet requires organization, USDA paperwork, patience and sometimes multiple leg journeys by car and air. This is the break down of how my dog Tanner and I arrived in Budapest. Miles Driven 1,822 Rental Cars (4) Miles Flown 5,518 Flights (4) How Do The Miles Break Down? 1,140 miles, driving round [...]
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Budapest
The charm of this town is apparent in the weekend summer crowds. The Saturday I visited Szentendre there was an Arts Festival in the square. Szentendre is found just north of Budapest and can be reached by car, metro or ferry. To reach Szentendre by metro you will take the M2. In my opinion the [...]
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