A couple who makes their living from farming had kindly invited me to have lunch at their house. Before taking seat and enjoy the several dishes that tasted very good, I walked through the farm and suddenly my eyes were fixed on something that I had no idea what it was...
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Later, I was told the structure was an old-style WC !!!
It was the time for apricots crop and, after lunch, while relatives were picking the fruit, I strolled about the neighbourhood, camera in my hand, eyes well open in search of capturing something interesting and different from my usual environment. It was the case of the snow guards (?) pictured below and...
... the benches, a way of inviting neighbours to take a breather, talk and get to know one another...
Mind you, about 20% of the villagers speak Hungarian. They are next to two areas with strong Hungarian minorities in Slovakia.
Hope you enjoy sharing my day in images...
~~ Thanks for stopping by ~~
A very charming village. The fruits and vegetables and animals look great and the scenery is lovely. You can tell they take good care of what they have. Even the little outhouse (that's what we call the old style outdoor toilet here in the USA)was nicely painted though I have know idea why they would have a heart carved on the door!? :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you... the couple seemed to be very well engaged in their activities. I also found funny that heart carved on the door and, like you, I have no idea why a heart and not a bird or something else...
DeleteHi Belita. This is a country I know very little about, so it was good to see what village and agricultural life is there. Lots of fabulous photos. I was amazed by how many different types of produce they have in a relatively small area. I expected a lot of traditional houses, but many of them appeared to be quite modern with a few older ones scattered between. I had to laugh at your wondering what the object was, I recognised it immediately, having seen old examples both here and in the US. I also like some of your animal shots, like the scary-eyed cat, the suspicious-looking little dog and the red-masked duck with her ducklings.
ReplyDeleteGlad to read your words, Mitch! I wouldn't say that settlement was very interesting at my eyes, though quite different from those in Portugal. In fact, most of the houses had not a typical character, but their gardens were all well cared and colorful, some of them having unusual ornaments that I had never seen before. It was a very quiet place, flat and good for cycling. I could not see any store. I was told that most of the residents do their sopping somewhere else nearby.
DeleteThanks for your comments on the photos. The weather was changing all the time, sometimes cloudy others sunny, yet always hot.
This was wonderful to read and view, Belita. How very different from the hustle and bustle here in the states.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know what the average life span of these people are!
Thanks for posting this.....it was a great escape even if done thru photos!
Oh yes, Linda, that was like another world... In general terms, Slovak life expectancy at birth is 76 years for men and 80 years for women. Actually, I didn't see many old people, as I see in Portugal, for instance. On the the other hand, I presume they have a high birth rate. Everywhere, I saw young mothers pushing baby carriages...
DeleteGood to know you didn't waste your time but enjoyed coming on here. Thank you!
Now that I have a good computer, I am so happy to be able to read about your travels and see your pictures. Outdoor toilets are quite common still here in the rural US; my husband used one as a child. The door carvings (usually a crescent moon) are for ventilation. Neither of us could figure out the metal fan-like objects on the eaves. I loved your poppy pictures and also the lady bug. My late mother-in-law was Hungarian and her family was from that very area so she (as well as I) would be delighted at your pictures.
ReplyDeleteBenni, congratulations for the new computer. I'm sure you feel happy with it. Thanks for your words. I'll post about a Hungarian village, soon.
Deletean area I am not familiar with, so I totally enjoyed all the photos! The food looked great, as do the homes and the landscaping.... looks like a pleasant climate too!
ReplyDeletelovely photos!
Yes, it's quite different from any other European region. The climate was not pleasant at all. Too hot and dry! Thank you, Monica, for your visit and words.
DeleteI had to go to google maps to get the real location [for my mind's eye], for this city..... Had not realized that the city borders so closely to 4 countries, and can't imagine the influences of all the other close countries... it will be interesting to see where the rest of your three weeks lead you!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice village to spent a relaxing holiday :)
ReplyDeleteI went in Slovakia last year but I visited Bratislava only
I am very much pleased looking through all your lovely captures of this village, Love love those nature grown veges and fruits!
ReplyDeleteThe best is of course you, Belita
Long time no see, you look bright and full of spirit with that pink vest. :)