Sunday, November 7, 2010

Suicide on Szabadsag Hid

Finally managed to get the TV clip of the suicide on Szabadsag hid (Freedom Bridge) in Budapest. A 40 year old emotionally disturbed man set himself on fire and jumped off. It was caught on camera by a local TV station and aired publically with no respect or consideration toward his family. A constant reminder of how desperate one can get when there appears no way out.



The video is extremely graphic and will only provide the link for those wishing to see it for the pursuit of human understanding.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Into the crypt

Managed to go deep into the crypt of Egyetem Templom, built in 1720 over a much older church dating back to medieval times.  Formally a Dominican Church later to be claimed by the Pauline Order of Hungary after the Turks were driven from the land by combined German and Hungarian troops.  I felt at ease there amongst the bones as I felt half dead myself.


Yet to seek out the several lids of coffins that are infused with light..similar to the Turin Shroud.  In order to see them you must know where to go and whom to ask.  Something tourists are not invited to.

Finally commissioned a lawyer to handle the Hungarian red tape.

Days have been beautiful and sunny.  Our new apartment is inviting and comfortable.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

The Bastion


The Fisherman’s Bastion part of the medieval fortifications of Buda Castle





Looking down from the Bastion toward Pest on the other side of the Danube.  Parliament House can be seen at the right hand top.  Margret Island can be seen at the top of the photo.