Compared to Budapests 30+ minute bus/tram ride into the city, the smaller towns are so much easier in a motorhome. We had parked overnight 2 minutes walk from the centre of Eger, near a lovely park which was perfect for our morning dog walk.
The pups were in crazy playful mode, rolling and ‘fighting’ in the leaves. There were lots of carved pumpkins with little flags and an usual sculpture.
Pretending to be intellectuals we went to the Astronomical Museum and Camera Obscura…which is up 9 flights of stairs and there is no lift or cafe at the top. There is however stunning views of the city and a fun magic room with mini experiments you can play with…I’m the one that looks like Cousin It in the photos 🤣
The best bit was right at the top in the dome (on the hour and half hour), they do a little demonstration of the periscope. It’s the quickest, daftest tour of the cities sights and it’s fun to see all the cars and people zipping around oblivious to our spying.
At some point I’m going to start eating more salad and less pizza (probably tomorrow as its Monday – the sacred day of healthy eating kick starts). However today I saw a restaurant called the pizza club and I had to join – it was delicious!
Walking off the pizza
Our afternoon plan was to go for a nice long hike in the Bukka National Park which had rave reviews. I sceptically followed Google maps to a town with no greenery, then saw a brown sign proving it was there. So according to that sign and Google the national park is two rocks, next to a church and a basketball court…erm what?
Fortunately I’d done some research and knew of other walks, so 40mins later we have driven through the real national park and had a pleasant walk Szikla-forrás lake and Fátyol-vízesés. I say pleasant but I’m lying. Ernest was pulling the whole way as there were hoards of dogs and deer he wanted to say hi to, plus he tried to steal a kids burger and a babies smoothie. My arm hurts and I’m baffled how he still doesn’t know heel walking despite months of training. I think he might be deaf or only understand the word sweets…his brain being too small for things like Ernest, No, Heel, Off, Dont hump your sister etc
Honestly though, the walk itself is more like a country park with wide paved path. It’s clear most people get the little train to the lake and walk back down. It’s great for families and trainers…you look out of place in walking boots. Apologies no photos, I needed both hands to hold onto Ernest and my sanity.
This evening we are settled in for an early night, face mask on, dogs snoring, kid racers just arrived with blaring car stereo…that will be fun…ok change of plan disco night in the van whoop whoop!
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