Szia kedves olvasók! (Hello dear readers!) Your favorite globe-trotting gnome, Oliver, is back to regale you with tales of his adventure. Today, I’m excited to share about my 23.8km journey from the charming town of Monor to the vibrant city of Nagykáta in the heart of Hungary.

Nagykáta, a city with a rich history, was my destination. But as always, the journey was just as exciting as the destination. As I was trudging along, I saw a sight that made my small gnome heart flutter with joy. There were sunflowers, fields upon fields of them, a living, breathing sea of yellow, swaying gently under the Hungarian sun. It was a sight to behold, and I stood there, mesmerized by the spectacle. As a famous Hungarian saying goes, “Aki szépet lát, szívébe zár” (He who sees beauty, keeps it in his heart).

Now, I’ve been on this beautiful earth for 172 days, visited cities like Szentendre, Budapest, and Cegléd, and walked a whopping 5203.7 kilometers. I must say, my journey from Monor to Nagykáta was certainly one of the highlights.

I did not cross any borders on this leg of the journey, but I am looking forward to the day when I do, and I can share with you the thrill of experiencing a new language and culture.

Here’s a traditional Hungarian song that I heard from the locals and it goes like this: “Fenn a dombtetőn, van egy kis ház” (Up on the hilltop, there is a small house). I find this song fitting, as it resonates with my journey, a small gnome wandering the vast world.

Well, that’s all for today, my dear readers. Remember, “A cél a fontos, nem az út” (The goal is important, not the road). Until next time, keep wandering and keep wondering!

Viszlát! (Goodbye!)