Let's visit our eTwinning friends...

Etwin and Ning are siblings who live in Belgium. They have a lot of friends not only in

Hungary but also in Poland, Greece and Turkey that’s why they have always wanted to visit

their friends. They have decided to travel to Hungary by plane. On Friday their flight took off

early morning. Etwin and Ning flew almost two hours from Brussels to Budapest They arrived

at Liszt Ferenc Airport at 9 a.m. They were very glad because their eTwinning friends met

them and took them to Hélia Hotel on the bank of the River Danube. 

Anyway, Budapest is the capital city and a busy metropolis. It is divided into two parts by the River Danube: Buda and Pest. It is an attractive city and popular holiday destination.

Tourists can enjoy a lot of wonderful sights and they never get bored with visiting them.

There are many interesting sights in Budapest, such as the Buda Castle and its surroundings,

the Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, Margaret Island, the fascinating

Parliament Building, the Opera House, Gellért Hill and St.Stephen’s Basilica. Chain Bridge is the oldest and most beautiful bridge which also attracts many tourists.

On Saturday Etwin and Ning were walking around the City Park which is also popular, as it is the largest open space in Budapest. Later they visited the Music House. 

After concert they were hungry and they wanted to eat some national dishes. They went

to famous Gundel Restaurant and ordered some Hungarian specialities like Goulash soup,

noodles with beef stew and for dessert some Hortobágyi pancakes. 

In the evening Etwin and Ning went swimming to Lukács spa. In Hungary there are about 150

spas.

Hmm..

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The second most popular tourist destination is Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in

Central Europe. Etwin and Ning were invited to Lake Balaton by their Hungarian friends.

They spent some days there. Of course, the siblings attended the Balaton Sound music

festival, too. 

Anyway,  it is known for hosting the greatest artists and DJs in the pop and electronic world.

After leaving Lake Balaton, Etwin and Ning wanted to visit some sites that are part of the World Heritage and thus they are famous all over the world, for example the Caves of the Aggtelek Karst, Hortobágy National Park.

On their way home Etwin and Ning bought some souvenirs for their friends like Rubik’s

Cube or Magic Cube. On Sunday they said goodbye to their Hungarian friends because 

they wanted to continue their journey 

to other countries, such as Poland, Greece and Turkey.

Have a nice travelling Etwin and Ning!

                                           ***

One a sunny day, Ning answered a phone call - it was Lidia, her friend from Poland.

- Hi Ning!, How are you and Etwin? Maybe you can come and visit me in Poland this week?

- We're good Lidia, thank you. We would love to go! See you then!

When they all met, they had great fun. First, Lidia showed them two amazing water and theme parks. The first - Suntago - is near Warsaw, the capital of Poland. And the other is also the biggest in Europe - Energylandia in Zator. There are as many as 18 rollercoasters.

<-- Zatorland

Suntago  ---->

After having lots of fun, it was time to see some sights. So Lidia took their friends to Wrocław. There is a marvelous Japanese garden and many sights to see, including Panorama Racławicka. Throughout Wroclaw you can see hidden dwarfs because the legends of Wroclaw tell about them. There are 360 of them all over Wrocław.

- Lydia, you've got many beautiful cities to visit in Poland. But we are tired now. - said Etwin.

- That's true - replied Lydia. So maybe we could go to the Tatra mountains. There you can relax.

- It's a great idea! - said Ning. We can relax, and then go hiking and eat some famous Oscypki - sheep cheese made only in Tatra mountains.

- The view of Tatra Mountains is marvelous - said Ning. 

- You're right - replied Lydia. But we have to go to the last point of your journey to Poland. It's a castle in Moszna. It's got 365 rooms and 99 towers! It's amazing!

There are many beautiful castles in Poland, most of them are museums now.

Near the Baltic Sea, in a town called Malbork, there's also a stunning castle. But we will visit it on your next journey to Poland.

Now, it's time to say goodbye.

- Have a nice trip Ning and Twin! - said Lydia.

<---  Malbork Castle

After this beautiful Poland trip Etwin's friend Hakan calls and 

H- Hey Etwin how are you ? I heard you and Ning are in a trip how is it going ?

E- It's pretty good we are travelling lots of places. They are gorgeous! 

H- This is really cool! Would you like to visit  Turkiye\ Istanbul ? 

E- Oh really ? Yes we want so much 

H- Okey. I'm waiting for you at the airport. 

N- I am so excited ! We are really going to Turkiye

E- Yes this is really exciting ! 

N- Finally we arrived 

E- The trip was very nice but we are so hungry. Is there a place where we can eat ?

H- Welcome to Turkiye how was your trip ?

H- Of course, let me take you.

N- My stomach is rumbling! What are we going to eat Hakan ?

H- We are eating Turkish breakfast. I hope you like.

E- Oh I heard Turkish breakfast in social media Everyone who eats loves it very much !

N- Wow I'm so excited

E- It looks very delicious ! 

H- Then bon apetit to everyone ! 

N- Thanks a lot Hakan. It looks mouth-watering!

E- Oh I ate so much. I think my stomach will explode.

N- Me too. I ate so much.

H- I'm glad that you like ! 

H- Since we eat our food, we can go 

N- Where are we going ?

H- To "Kız kulesi"

Maidens Tower Legend

According to legend, she was the daughter of one of the Byzantine kings and a prophecy was made about the girl. The princess would be stung to death by an 18-year-old snake. Hearing this, the king restored the tower on the island in the middle of the sea and turned it into an area where the princess could live. When the princess was 18 years old, the snake, which was hidden in a grape basket brought by the servants, reached the island and killed the princess by inserting.

E- What a sad story 

N- I feel sorry for the king's daughter 

H- I was very sad when I first heard it too.

E- Where are we going now ?

H- To the Sultanahmet mosque.

In addition, since Ahmet I wanted this mosque to be at the forefront of art as well as architecture, he agreed with Architect Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa, who is both an architect and a mother-of-pearl master. Mehmet Ağa was aware that his work would compete with two important giants such as Süleymaniye and Hagia Sophia. This sweet competition emerged in the Blue Mosque, where art and vitality can be seen at every point

N- I see the mosque for the first time in my life and this place looks awesome.

H- What do you think Etwin ?

E- I liked too

H- That's it for day. Do you like this little trip ?

N and E- Yes we like so much !

H- See you again !

N and E - See you !

N-Hey, Etwin.Are u ready for our trip in the Street Of Baghdad? Ive heard that its one of the prettiest places in Istanbul.

E-Yeah, N. But Isnt Baghdad an Mid-Eastern city? Why do they call it like that here, in Eurasia?

Lets ask to the Tour Guide.

T.G- Guys,

N-Wow, Dear E. Isnt it pretty in Christmas?

Yes, It is, Ning

N-Etwin, Why dont we go somewhere and drink something? Im tired. 

E-Ning, Yes, We should. Well, "tired" is not enough, Im exhausted haha

N-Thanks to Lord! It was just what I need.

E-Yes, N. But Isnt it a bit expensive? 

N- Yes it was, but girl, this place is the most expensive place in Istanbul. So I think its kinda normal.

E- OK then.

N- Girl look! Ive found some old photos here. Isnt the photo pretty? I wonder whats the story of it...

E-Yes it is, Ning. Lets just ask someone 

Local- Guys, these are from the 1970s. Best times of Turkey. From a fashion show...

N-We're in Ayvalık/Balıkesir right now. 

E-Its beautiful, Anatolia is not only the Central part, these places are pretty good!

E-You can definitely feel the spirit of Aegea and eastern Balkans here, The sound of the sea is amazing here...

N- Definitely...

N-Etwin, we are going to end our journey soon, sadly. But lets just visit the beach before leaving...

E- Yes, N. There were more places like Adramittyeon, Mount Ida etc. I wished we could visit these places too...

Yes, But it was wonderful...

Etwin: Hey Ning, Did you see, our friends from Afyonkarahisar send an e-mail for us. Thet invite us to there. I am so excited. Let's visit them.

Ning: Ohh reallly. Great. We will visit a lot of places in Turkey. But this time let's get on a bus, it is not too far from Balıkesir to Afyonkarahisar.