As Steve and I explore the world, we keep our eyes open for things that tickle our fancy or confound us. Sometimes these are cute, confusing, or funny signs. Here are fifteen of our favorites.
Some signs are just too cute, like this “puppy parking” sign near a grocery store in Barcelona.
Or this one, also in Barcelona, that I think we can all relate to.
Or this sign on a candy store’s door in Aruba. Yes, Ryan, being able to buy candy whenever you want is certainly one of the perks of adulting.
Some signs have made us scratch our heads. This “no pets” sign is at the FirstMed medical offices in Budapest. I understand the cat and dog, but do people really try to bring their pet rabbits to the doctor’s office?
Most traffic signs are self-explanatory. However, neither Steve nor I could figure out what the lower sign is trying to communicate.
Another “no dogs” sign. This one was at the beach in Balatonfüred, Hungary. It is quite breed specific. Does this mean you can bring your Bichon Frise?
The following two signs show that the more things change, the more they stay the same. These were in Memento Park in Budapest. The park is dedicated to preserving the memory of the 45 years Hungary was under Soviet control. I find it interesting that both signs pertain to things that are happening today.
This sign referencing male genitals (date unknown) brings to mind the transgender issues we are grappling with today.
And I think we can all agree that the world seems to be upside down for quite a while now.
Bad translations always make Steve and I laugh. Don’t get me wrong; we are grateful whenever someone makes an effort to translate to English. Even so, we find the bad translations funny.
We were careful not to grass pass after seeing this sign in Sofia, Bulgaria.
A travel agency in the Galapagos Islands gets an A for effort, but a D for execution.
One of the biggest worldwide problems appears to be dealing with human waste. This sign in Tihany, Hungary, blew my mind.
Apparently, people in Prague also have to be told how to properly use the toilet
And it worries me that a sign below, in the Florida Panhandle, is even necessary.
Ditto for these two signs in Lillafüred, Hungary, telling people not to poop in the park. Really?
Lastly, I think we can all agree that this sign in a restaurant in Aveiro, Portugal, got it right.
I hope you have enjoyed these signs. Drop us a line in the comments section and let us know your favorite. Or, perhaps you can solve the mystery of the car on fire.
Steve and I also like to find and photograph street art. Check out some of the street art we have seen in Europe and Latin America.
Happy traveling,
Linda
This dog steals the heart of everyone he meets at the Redenka Holiday Club in Razlog, Bulgaria. We stayed there for four weeks while Steve recovered from a broken pelvis. It was always a joy to see Bansko (named for the nearby town) whenever I left the main building.
This photo was taken one afternoon as Bansko and I played in the newly fallen snow. 
We saw this cat and the next two at 
There is a Japanese garden at the north end of 
And here he is after he’s had his fill. Don’t you love the two pigeons in the background? 
I met this sweet dog on an early morning solo walk. She had come to work at a café with her owner. While the owner went inside to work, the dog and I played catch. After she got the ball, she would run past me. She didn’t want to give it back, but she did eventually. 
The manager of our first Budapest Airbnb had three affectionate Siamese cats. I was able to get a photo with one of them. He doesn’t look that affectionate in the photo, does he? 
As I’ve written before, Steve and I are amazed at how well-behaved dogs in Europe and Latin America are. It is not uncommon to see them walking with their owners without leashes. Most do an outstanding job of ignoring other animals and people. For this reason, I don’t have many dog pictures.
This cutie is a great example of how well trained they are. He laid outside a store while he waited for his owner. 
Cemeteries are a great place to see cats, although they do tend to shy away from people. We saw this one in the Farkasreti Cemetery in Budapest. I love how he looks like he’s grinning. 
Hungary gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1989. As you might imagine, the city was full of statues honoring Soviet leaders and promoting the Soviet agenda. Once Hungary became independent, the statues were moved to a park to serve as a reminder of the past without glorifying it. The park is called 
She is obviously very comfortable living in Momento Park. 
In October, we spent several days in Balatonfured, a charming town on Lake Balaton. This cat started to follow us as we were walking through town. She finally sat behind this fence, and we continued on without her.
Last but definitely not least is this cutie in Oberic, Croatia. I saw this on a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Adventurous Kate. She was gracious enough to let me share it with you.
Be sure to check out Kate’s website at 
