Long time no blogging

Life is hectic as usual. These pictures are from last weekend, which was great. We went to the Sopron Kupa with Andor, but as it is usually the case, when you go out with Andor, there is a lot more than orienteering on offer. First we went to Bory Castle (see above!) which is am amazing place. A sculptor/architect built it in the early years of the XXth century. Totally in his spare time while teaching at various universities. He died in the late 50's, but his descendents still look after the place.

The next visit was to the Eszterhazy palace in Fertod, but we couldn't get in as it was rather late. The orienteering went off OK, although the forest was a bit jungle like in places. While there we visited another castle, built by a guy who was a painter and decorator, also in his spare time and this one was called Tarodi Castle. (see couple of towers!) The old guy is still alive, aged 84, but suffers from Alzheimers disease. This one was a completely different kettle of fish. Very rough, primitive style, stuffed full of old stoves, barrels, various bits of furniture, old motorbikes, coaches and all manner of paraphanelia.

We stayed at a special school, where some of the lodgers included a film set making a second world war picture about mountain troops guarding the border. Roy was fascinated by all the comings and goings and took some pictures of the horses and soldiers. We also had a look at an old church near our lodgings where my eye was caught by a really picturesque pussycat. He seemed to be posing for the picture.

En route home we went to see the Sag hegy in Celldomolk which is an old dead volcano where the basalt quarry was closed about 50 years ago, but the volcanic formations were fascinating to see. Even Roy managed a little wander in the undergrowth (see picture of him and Andor in the bushes!)

Now I am back in the Bukk, this time with the IOF Adviser finalising courses for the World Champs. We had a gruelling day yesterday and today will not be any different. The heatwave is in full force, 36 degrees Celsius is forecasted yet again. Must go now. As it takes ages to upload pictures by mobile internet I will add some more of them once home.