----- Original Message ----- From: Gerald Kisabeth To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: trip to Hungary & Slovakia Dear friends, my wife & I are planning our first visit to Hungary in June 2009. We could really use some advice and help from our readers. We have been in contact with relatives of both grandparents over the last 10 years. Neither my wife nor I can speak Hungarian but I believe our Hungarian relatives may take care of someone who can translated at least on a limited basis. My grandfather's village is now located less than 2 miles into Slovakia but half of the 2,000 residents are ethnic Hungarians. We will fly into Budapest and stay a few days then visit Gavavencsello (which is very close to the village of Tokaj, the famous wine center). We will then travel to Miskolc & visit the town of Turna nad Bodvou which is just 2 miles into Slovakia. My questions are: 1. Is the train transit method of travel good in Hungary? 2. Would a language course at our local Hungarian-American club help? 3.Please let us know of any advice or thoughts on us making the trip. We do have a few travel guides but I would like to hear from our readers on your experiences. Thanks so much for your time. Sincerely, Gerald (Dobozi) Kisabeth names: Dobozy-Dobozi-Takacs-Pajer-Vinnai-Martinek- Begyi ?