Indications of Fall

Fall is coming to Hungary.  The signs are in the air.  The sun rises later and sets earlier.  The days are still warm, hot even, but the nights are cooler. Leaves are beginning to turn color and fall. School is starting soon.

The leaves do not remain on the sidewalks long, though.  Even though there are many beautiful trees lining the streets in Debrecen, crews wearing bright safety vests are hired to sweep up the leaves by hand with brooms and rakes from public sidewalks and parks.

Families have returned from vacations and are preparing for school.  The first day of school all across Hungary is September 1, but since that is a Saturday this year, the first day will be Monday.  University students have a couple more weeks of freedom, though before they hit the books. 

It's been a good summer.  We're looking forward to an even better fall.