Last Day in Budapest

We awaken feeling as though we are ready to leave after eight days in Budapest. We have seen the major sights and enjoyed the city, but we both feel it is time to move to on. The party district has been a bit of trial. It’s not just the music. Every morning we’d awaken to… Continue reading Last Day in Budapest

Waiting

We learned early on that travel often involves a combination of hurried rushing and patient waiting. Today I was challenged to wait with patience and slow down. We started our morning at the Dohany Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe. It’s just a 10 minute walk from our apartment, and even though we got there… Continue reading Waiting

Sunrise, Sunset

We start the day with a beautiful sunrise over the neighborhood. Sunday night proved to be much calmer for us and I awaken feeling rested. We decide to go out to breakfast. Our host has arranged for her mother to come by today to change the bedlinens (?!). I suspect that this has more to… Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset

Sunday Market and Eighth District Walking Tour: Old Cool versus New Cool

The day opens bright and sunny.  We are once again blessed with warm temperatures: t-shirt and shorts weather.  The third-floor location of our apartment is ideal in the day with balconies on two sides that stream in light.  But at night the music pounds and the young shriek till four or five AM. The electric metal shutters close… Continue reading Sunday Market and Eighth District Walking Tour: Old Cool versus New Cool

Oops!

What is it called, asks Kitty, when should know better, but you still muss up? What to do today? Let’s go to the zoo. It’s a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday morning. Before we strike out, we make our way to our local market with an adjoining Spar store. I am eager to take photos of… Continue reading Oops!

Walking Castle Hill

Our first full day in Budapest. We’re so excited to get out that we have a “false start” and have to return for my sunglasses and our Lonely Planet guide. We’re relying on the latter to get us around Castle Hill and it’s a very sunny day. I am even able to wear shorts—me and the Australian… Continue reading Walking Castle Hill

Vienna to Budapest

On the move again. Today we travel from Vienna to Budapest.  I am so spoiled from usually having two weeks at one location.  I can see that it requires a whole different strategy with packing.  First, we have dirty clothes.  Note to self:  Wash all cloths before having to pack.  All the things we use for the plane (ie neck support)… Continue reading Vienna to Budapest