Whitsun in Hollókő
I love to make the most of long weekends by spending quality time, especially if it allows my brother and Rú to indulge their boyish ambitions. We could hardly have found a better place for some manly fun than exploring the Hollókő Castle, which is an experience in itself. But when they organize castle games there – involving whip-cracking, castle defense, and rifle-firing – it’s heaven for a little boy! We walked the ramparts, swung swords, browsed coats of arms, and strolled through the old village for a hot soup. Along the way, we befriended an embroiderer and a soap maker, then peeked in on the potter. We returned to the castle just in time for the great all-people castle defense battle, where Rú, as the youngest, fought in the front row against the Turks (with sock bombs! (((: ), which was further proof of his death-defying bravery!
This is roughly how our day looked in pictures:
Dated: May 16, 2016
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Welcome to our little virtual corner! I’m a single mother raising my wonderful son, Ruben, who has grown into a remarkable teenager. For years, I was the sole breadwinner as a Krav Maga instructor, balancing the challenges of parenthood and work on my own. When Ruben started kindergarten, I embarked on a new journey by studying healthcare management at Semmelweis University, specializing in health tourism management. After graduating, I began working in my field and experienced firsthand the tragic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as a healthcare manager in a state hospital. As the pandemic subsided, I transitioned into private healthcare, where I currently work as a practice manager. Meanwhile, our family moved from a small town to Vác, a charming historic Danube riverside city near Budapest. Here, we embrace the everyday moments and joys of life together. If you want to hear more stories about us, you’re warmly invited to visit the original Daysonpaper blog at S&Ru’s Diary on daysonpaper.blog.hu. So I decided to try living for a year on an international stage and see if there are other mothers in similar shoes for whom this diary could be a support on the harder days—just as it has been a support for me when I was able to look beyond the difficulties and sincerely believe in my own strength. Thank you for stopping by!
