Strand Day

So I woke up at 7am today, everyone who knows me please take a minute to get over your shock, to bake cookies before meeting with friends. Emily's birthday is tomorrow so I made some chocolate chip cookies to share with everyone. I was very excited to get out of my flat as after baking, it was about 6 bajillion degrees. No, seriously though, I had a chocolate bar in my living room that melted in the wrapper, I'm not actually exaggerating that much.

Emily and Atilla (and Emma) picked me up around 11ish and we headed to the strand. To the Americans reading this, a strand is a pool complex kind of place. The Mezőtúri strand has a long lap pool (this has the coolest water), a hangout type shallower pool (medium warm) and a thermal pool (hottest water). Thanks to a friend we got into the strand for free which is always a great mood booster. We had packed snacks as well as real food because we planned on staying all day (and we did).

It was just a great day overall. The weather was warm but not too hot (if we were in the water at least) and relaxing and chatting in the pools with various friends was a great way to spend a Saturday. We helped people practice English and I got to try and work on my, admittedly poor, Hungarian skills. (After this blog is done I'm going to go practice with my flash-card program, I promise!) I got to talk to several people I've only had brief conversations with for longer periods today, so here's to building friendships while lounging in a pool!

Some sunburn aside, this has been one of the best days this summer. :D


Workout update: I actually worked out after spending 8 hours outside at the strand, so today was a win for self-discipline. Tomorrow is a rest day but I may do some slow yoga to stretch my muscles out. I have a 75 minute audio only class I haven't tried to work through yet so that might be on the schedule. I will have to see how I feel.

Off to watch the Olympics, night all!