comparison

lake balaton
by myself
stormy
great expanse of water
not salty
don't know about boats
did not swim
few hotels, accomodation available
stayed in 3 bedroom apartment all on
my own

black sea
with crew
sunny
great expanse of water
salty
no boats......none....not one
swam right away
many hotel, none open.....therefore, no accomodation
NO accomodation.....slept in an ATM booth


it's amazing how i came to balaton to swim in the lake (even momentarily)....but with the wind blowing, it seemed a much better idea to come home, cook some dinner, and drink some wine (which i might add, cost less than 2$).