For what other beverage would you Google Map directions, travel 45 minutes to the other side of Budapest, turn down numerous unmarked side streets in a snowy suburb? Well, our beloved Dr. Pepper of course. Some of you may find humor in our passionate quest, but that is exactly what our family did this past Saturday afternoon. Why? you might ask. Simply because you cannot buy Dr. Pepper anywhere else!
Life in a foreign country certainly has its perks and prices. We get to experience (taste) the amazing culinary endeavors of our local cuisine. We have found the best local soda, best local dessert (ask Jonathan about this one), and the best Hungarian soups, dishes and sides - so to speak. We try to embrace all the yumminess they have to offer. But then there are days you just crave a flavor from home...the days your tongue must sacrifice.
Just a few weeks ago, my parents treated us to a box of flavors from home. Inside Carter was thrilled to find Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Goldfish Crackers, Hershey Kisses, Fruit Roll-ups, and our favorite Brown Sugar Pop Tarts. Since then, we have carefully rationed each item like we might never taste it again! It's funny what a little food can do to give you a taste of home.
And with the same excitement, Sunday evening we savored the Dr Pepper. It was alot of fun really. I realized I hadn't had a drink of this soda for over 9 months. And for those moments we crave home, it was just what the doctor ordered.
A little less thirsty,
Corinne
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