It's just after 8 pm in Budapest, and we're anxiously awaiting American election results. It's really weird to not be in the US during the election. I'm sure that if I were home, I would just be complaining about all of the media hype, but from over here, I feel so disconnected. Don't worry, I voted before I left. Now, I'm just anxious! I think I might be more curious about the demographics of who votes than about who actually wins...
The hostel we're staying at here is pretty small and definitely close-knit. There's an election party planned for tonight, so I expect that we'll stay up most of the night watching the results and drinking Staropramen (my favorite Czech beer -- we found it here too!). There are a lot of Americans staying here, and everyone seems pretty pumped to see who will win. Since there are (obviously) a fair number of non-Americans here, it should be a pretty international and definitely conversational election night. I'll let you know how it goes.
Also... I've decided to do semi-chronological thoughts on the trip thus far. They'll come soon; don't worry Tim. The internet in Budapest is free, and we've decided to have a relaxing few days -- our sight-seeing lately has been pretty intense.
Happy election!
PS -- I am obviously wearing my Hillary shirt today.
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