On P-day, Elder Nyman and Elder Robinson invited us to go with them on a hike to visit the Elizabeth Lookout (Erzsébet- kilátó) which is a historic lookout tower above the city of Budapest. Built in 1911, at 526 meters, this hill is the highest point in Budapest. We were able to view the green rolling hills of the countryside at a full 360 degrees. After a twenty minute bus ride and a thirty minute beautiful hike we arrived. We hiked up 101 circular steps to the top of the tower. From the top of the tower we were able to see mountain ranges in the distance that possibly exceeded beyond the country of Hungary.
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| Elder Peterson, Elder Nyman, Elder Robinson |
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| Elizabeth Lookout Tower |
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| Beautiful view of all of Budapest and beyond |
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| Elder Nyman enjoying the view at the top of the tower |
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Part of our adventure today included the Elders showing us how they "crack their whips". It is a big Hungarian tradition and has been used in their country since the early Magyar tribes, 1000AD.
The elders are really good! We found a clearing in the woods to do some practicing away from the crowds of people. The whip when done correctly sounds like a gun shot so it is not a good idea to be in the public. Elder Peterson finally was able to "crack the whip" now he feels like "Indiana Jones". Sister Peterson failed but plans to try again sometime soon.
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