Time for touring. Terry and I signed up for a two hour city bus tour and got a free river boat tour. This was a little more than we bargained for at 3 ½ hours, but learned a lot about this city where Europe and Asia start to meet. Parts of the city are quite elaborate and it advertises 233 museums. Other parts are rundown, and there is major redevelopment underway.
Budapest seems to have been occupied by just about everyone over the years - Romans, Huns, Austria, Germany, and Russia – but have managed to maintain their identity. The city seems to be quite happy they have rid themselves of the commies.
We went through our first large shopping bazaar, with the world’s largest to come in Istanbul. Any and everything is for sale with McDonalds, fresh fruits and vegetables, antiques, and jewellery at the top of the list.
Tomorrow we leave the Danube and its bike paths after 1400 km. It should be an adventure.
1 comment:
Hi Jim,
Budapest looks very interesting.
I got my bike last week. A nice Trek, really happy with it. I'm enjoying my morning rides. I have a really nice one to share with you when you get back.
Spent most of yesterday (Sunday) moving the heavy equipment from the Teahouse to the Hotel, things are on track for a late August opening. Pretty exciting stuff.
Love,
Hervé
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