A Day of Surprises

I couldn't sleep last night and was up until 2:00. When that happens it becomes harder to sleep as one thinks about all the things that must be done the next day. However, the first surprise came when I got up and found I didn't feel as bad as I thought I might.

I went to the office for my Hungarian lesson, but my teacher didn't come. About 30 minutes later she called and said she would be there soon. When she arrived I found all had been held up by a meeting with the Dean. My ability to write sentences in Hungarian is about 50%. I had the right verbs,  but often the wrong form or had the words organized in the sentence incorrectly. I'll be able to do something with the language about the time I leave!

Walking back to my office I found the above beautiful sight.

I had to do a lecture for MSN students about the U.S. Health Reform effort. This is my third lecture with this group and I like them very much. Some of them may participate in the class I teach later this week for doctoral students. On my way I ducked into a courtyard and found the above beautiful view of spring.

Came home and tried to stay awake to do a English lesson for my upstairs neighbor.

About 6 PM a thunderstorm blew in. The sky got dark and the thunder really rumbled. I had tickets for a concert and wasn't happy to see the stormy weather. However, by 6:30 the storm had blown over so I started out.

I was rewarded with unusual sights as the bright sun now lit buildings against the stormy sky. This is the Lyceum Church. I see the tops of the church spires from my flat.

The concert was a klezmer group. First it was wonderful to hear different sounds. And the group were terrific musicians and great show persons. They made it feel like a great big party. This is, without doubt, about the best $3.75 I've ever spent. I got a karamel ice cream cone at the shop next to the theatre.

It is only three blocks home, but when I turned off Kiraly I got another surprise. It was really, really dark. The storm must have knocked the street lights. The streets are usually lit as if it was day. I have no qualms at all about walking around Pecs by myself at night. I managed to get the right key in the lock and thankfully there is electricity inside the flat.

Now I'm going to crash, because last night wasn't restful at all.