Karla is keeping me young and spry. We had a very busy day - although not in the way we intended. We hoped to rent bike, but we woke up to pouring rain and had to modify our plan.
We went out to breakfast, then walked to the central market, which was fulll of everything from fruit and meats to scarves and embroidered tableclothes...the ultimate mix of goods! And the people in there varied from native Hungarians to the most touristy of tourists.
The next stop was a cave in the Buda Hills. It was gorgeous! It was a bit of a hike to get there, but we were the only people down there so it was really awesome slash creepy at times...but we had a map so we were fine, other than scaring ourselves.
After the cave, we walked down to Margurite Island, too cheap to rent bikes for more than $4 (hey! we're on a budget!) so we circumnavigated the island by foot. Then we took the tram to the other end of the city to walk up to the citadella, where you can see an unbelievable view of the city. This is where young and spry comes in. I'm not gonna lie. I was struggling. But Karla was charging up that mountain like it ain't no thang, so I toodled on up after her.
Believe me, it was worth it. Once we got up there, the view was incredible. We ended up walking back down as the sun was setting to the street by the market, where we had the "special dinner" (read "tourist dinner") of hungarian specialties of goulash and a pork dish for a reduced price.
After dinner, we stopped by a pub, again recommended by Laura (thanks buddy!) for a beer, and went home for bed. Tomorrow we're heading up the Danube Bend to discover the less urban Hungarian lifestyle.
Suffocate
10 years ago
3 comments:
You sure were flexible with your plans & quite impressive! Must get the brand of vitamins that Karla takes..wow! Sounds like a Hungarian kind of day! Hope u get 2 the Cathedral of St. Steven..esp. the underground crypt (some very famous soccer player is buried there...your descrption of the cave "tour" kind-of sounded like the crypt "tour"...oh, & DO NOT miss the underground (subway) like to the Opera station as well as the trolley along the Danube to the end of the line & back as a budget tour with the daily "working people" commute!
I love the commentary - so dilligent in record! I strongly endorse your "lesson of the day" idea (eg beware of things green and harmless looking). After all, "a traveler without observation is like a bird without wings."
All sorts of Love coming to you stateside.
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