One observation that piqued my interest was a peculiar sight: a group of locals were engaged in what seemed to be a traditional folk dance, right in the middle of a field! As I watched, they twirled and stomped, their colorful skirts and kerchiefs swirling in the warm Hungarian sun. Seeing the dance, a local phrase popped into my mind: “Aki táncol, az soha nem rossz ember.” (Who dances, is never a bad person.) This is a testament to Hungary’s vibrant culture and love for dance.

Énekeld velünk (Sing along with us), “Kalapom, kalapom, hová tedd a kalapom?” (My hat, my hat, where should I put my hat?), a popular local folk song, seemed to perfectly capture the spirit of the day.

This marks a total of 5339.1 kilometers on my expedition, with 178 days on the road, having visited cities like Cegléd, Szolnok, and Mezőtúr prior to Szeghalom.

My journey continues, my feet may be small but my spirit is forever eager. As the Hungarian saying goes, “Az utazás a legjobb tanító.” (Traveling is the best teacher.) So, let’s keep learning, shall we?

Viszlát! (Goodbye!)

Szeghalom is home to the monumental Reformed Church, a testament to the city’s religious devotion. Built in the late 18th century, its towering spire and Baroque architecture whisper tales of history and faith.

Here’s a fact to tickle your fancy: the city’s name, Szeghalom, means “heap of spikes”. Quite a sharp name for such a charming place, don’t you think?

This city also celebrates the works of Endre Ady, one of Hungary’s most treasured poets. His verses, like the city itself, are filled with passion and history. As Ady once wrote, “Nincs annyi csillag az égen, Mint amennyi szeretetem” which translates as “There are not as many stars in the sky as my love.”

Truly, Szeghalom is a city that perfectly encapsulates the beauty of Hungary’s rich culture and history.