'I was born in Hungary. It was Drávacsepely, a very small village where I spent my childhood. The place is just like it was a 100 years ago. I was playing with cows and learnt to use the bullwhip. We were wandering in the forest, along the fields, rolled in the grass, and in snow at winter times, heating up besides the cosy fireplace in the farmhouse. We climbed every tree, ate fresh fruits, were very dirty and smiled at the world with the widest grin. We were surrounded by dogs, geese, ducks, rabbits, pigs and their various noises all day long. Though we had a tv, most of the times it was people we spent our times with, chatting, playing or helping out in the garden. Emir Kusturica's movie, 'Black Cat, White Cat' brings back very good memories of how it used to be for me in those days. It is not really fashionable to live at such a small place as there's not much fun to have, there aren't many options. I was seven, when we moved to Budapest, the capital.'

Révfülöp, Balaton

''Maybe it's because I come from such a small, simple place that I appreciate life's offerings so much. And Hungary has got a lot to offer! First we have very many different people: Hungarians, Gypsies, Jews, Slovaks... many nationalities and cultures live here peacefully together. Anywhere I happen to travel in Hungary, there are many special characteristics, thanks to the mix of cultures. Even 'Hungarian' has many varieties, within the small country there are many dialects, art forms, and as the regions change the smell of air and the songs change as well. But everybody wants the same: joy, happiness and get laid!'


Hanság

'I often think it would be cool to surge into the world, go fishing and roaming. We might find the answer why storks spend summer in Hungary. And once we arrive to a village or town, we must taste everything. Old people they know how the best meals are prepared, they know everyting about meat, fruits and bio vegetables. Of course we have to drink after the meal, whether we are offered fine wine or traditional pálinka, we need to try it for the taste of it.'

Lipicai at Szilvásvárad

"When traveling, which would be best on horses but of course is more comfortable by car, we have to adore the hills, rivers and lakes. A bath is the best thing to have after a long journey, and there are many to choose from. The biggest sweet water lake of Europe, Balaton is fairly well known, but there's also Velencei tó, Fertő-tó which is shared with Austria, Tisza-tó any many smaller ones. There's a whole lot of rivers too, Danube being the widest in Europe and the most famous among all, but Tisza, Rába and Kőrös are good friends as well if you are a swimmer or a fisherman. We are proud of the thermal baths and small wells, that can be used for the benefit of the body and the soul. I seem to have less and less time for serious water mischief, so what's left for me is quality time at Budapest's magnificient 'Széchelyi fürdő' between long studio hours.

Of course the wonders of Hungary go on, right from the tales through the folk songs. I invite you all to have fun and enjoy life with us!

with love
Sunny'

Thanks for the pictures: Hungary.hu / Nagy Botond