Have I mentioned that we are travelling around on our tour in a City of Varazdin VW fire truck, complete with red paint and (non) flashing blue light on the roof. This is because it is the only vehicle big enough to take us plus instruments and luggage. The drivers are also very experienced, genuine firemen, although probably slightly nonplussed by their unorthodox cargo. The van causes raised eyebrows at most borders and especially when we get lost in Hungary. Our Croatian driver speaks no Hungarian or English, and we have only a few words of Croatian. We end up rationing crisps whilst waiting for someone to come and find us from the venue!
Eventually we arrive at Zalaegerszeg Synagogue, now a rather magnificent concert hall. The concert is very atmospheric and we are delighted to be staying in a hunting lodge in the middle of the forest. Again we are spoilt with food and presents and wonderful hospitality.
The next day we drive to Austria for a concert in a modern art gallery in Leibnitz. Our generous host recommends where the best strudel can be found. You might be forgiven for thinking that this tour is turning into a gastronomic extravaganza.
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