Katica Tanya is just like that! At the end of the main street of this lively little village of sixty, this magical world unfolds before us.
LAKESIDE
A on the shore of a small lake Pedalos are waiting to take you out on the water, whilst Dad, of course, works up a good sweat! After all, who else could pedal better than him! He’ll have a chance to rest whilst you and your little brother try to reach the sky from the jumping hill. Of course, Mum can’t miss out on all this fun either, and she’s happy to admit that it’s better than a gym session. After a short rest, Dad is immediately swallowed up by the giant maze – and thoroughly so… we’ve already got lost on the way here! But that’s what family’s for! We’re all shouting at him from the control point, „Turn left here!” It seems he’s more taken with the suspension bridge, which Mum certainly won’t set foot on! He’ll wave to us from the other side, and we’ll be proud to have taken over the tiny island! We sit down in the grass and admire the herd of cows grazing on the hillside. The idyll is interrupted by a cheerful tune… ”Animal petting time is about to begin”… calls a friendly voice.
„Get across on the handrail!” shouts Mum!
If we hurry, we’ll definitely make it there…
A lovely lady greeted us in the reception building. When we asked about the activities on offer, she told us there’s a play area and a slide complex with a giant maze, and that we’ll soon be able to burn off our excess energy on the climbing walls too…
„We’re mainly interested in outdoor activities at the moment, as the weather’s so lovely and I just can’t get enough of the beautiful scenery,” Mum gushed.
ANIMAL PETTING AND HORSE RIDING
A soft chime welcomes the animal loverswho would spend the whole day stroking the bunnies and feeding grass to the curious goats. All the signs suggest that our lovely little friends don’t mind the attention either. There’s a great deal of commotion, with the poultry launching into a frantic chase for the odd tasty morsel. Their four-legged companions let us know with a clamour: they don’t want to be left out either!
„Just like the Bremen Town Musicians,” laughs Dad!
„Lola, the silly little thing doesn’t even mind if you hop onto her back,” she smiles, and before you know it, she’s already reaching under Öcsi’s arm….
„I love riding,” he says, looking around proudly from the back of the donkey.
„Then you’ve come to the right place! The horse-riding programme is about to start, and you’ll be able to show us just how bravely you can ride our steed!” came the reply.
„I’d like to be a real knight, in a huge castle,” Öcsi daydreamed.
„Right then, come on, have a look out of here! Can you see that over there, beyond the pasture?”
„A real castle” – My little brother was so surprised his mouth just dropped open!
„This programme will have to wait until after lunch,” said Mum, leaving no room for argument.
RESTAURANT
Naturally, Dad was immediately worried that this surely wasn’t a proper restaurant! He particularly likes delicious traditional dishesto give it a try.
He could hardly believe his eyes when he spotted the sign on the menu board:
Zselic Forest Game Stew
„Mum, I don’t like that…” the children said.
„We’ll choose something from the children’s menu for you – you’d just end up eating spaghetti anyway!” Mum said reassuringly.
„And I’ll have some vegetables baked in a tube, or fried cheese, or cauliflower – I don’t really know,” she mused at the sight of the vast selection, which she, as a vegetarian, wasn’t used to. She was pleased to see that there weren’t all sorts of fizzy drinks here, so the children would drink the fresh fruit juice without any fuss.
After a short while, everyone was staring listlessly at their empty plates. They’d thought that if they had lunch on the restaurant’s terrace, this wouldn’t happen, but the fresh air and the delicious food had done their job. The mouth-watering cream dessert would have to be saved for afternoon tea. They all agreed it would be a shame to miss out on it. They’ll rest for a few more minutes whilst Mum and Dad finish their coffee, then they’ll throw themselves back into the adventure and set off for the knight’s castle.
LOVAGVÁR
The simple palisade fortress seems to grow larger and larger as they approach….
The little brother can’t wait any longer and runs ahead.
„There are real knights here, come and have a look!” he calls out to the others, who look at him in bewilderment.
But as you step through the great gate, a truly medieval atmosphere takes hold of everyone. Young people in armour practise jousting and throw spears at targets. It’s Medieval Weekend, as you’ve heard. It’s the sort of event where everyone can take part in a little time travel. You can try on the armour, have a go at archery, and even try your hand at throwing a battle star. Naturally, we have to try everything. Whilst the monk initiates the little ones into the secrets of the Middle Ages, Mum and Dad act out the scene of the princess held captive in the castle tower and her rescuer.
„Come on, the view is wonderful from here,” Mum called to the children.
They were just standing there, gazing in wonder, when a strange sound broke the idyll:
COW MILKING
‘Moo, moo, moo…’ – it went on and on.
Then that familiar tune… „The demonstration milking is about to begin at the milking parlour,” they hear.
Dad’s always boasting that he used to milk cows at Grandma’s when he was a child; we’ll see about that…
Piros is barking impatiently at the gate, and as soon as it opens, he sets off for the milking parlour. They’re waiting for the contestants; unfortunately, Dad has to take an important phone call, so it’s up to Öcsi to prove that he really can milk a cow!
It’s starting to get chilly – time to head home!
They are slowly making their way to the car park.
From the car, Mum keeps glancing back as they drive past the pastures.
„Don’t you all think we should come back here?” Mum asked.
But there was no reply; all he could hear was a faint wheeze…
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