Krakow- Slovakia- Budapest, Hungary
It's another long 10-hrs journey to Budapest. As usual, napping on the bus while waiting for the next toilet break, Johnny then started to tell us more about package tours and when to book the tour at its cheapest. And because it's my favourite topic, I stay awake throughout.
Was actually hoping to see snow up the mountains in Slovakia but the weather just get warmer than last year. So no snow this yr. Slovakia is so much like New Zealand. Peaceful, cooling and away from the busy streets. Settled our lunch at a very nice ambiance restaurant. Ordered a grilled fish as recommended by Johnny again.
After a short stop for lunch, we were on our way to Hungary again.
Hungary's current borders were first established by the Treaty of Trianon (1920) after WWI. Hungary joined the Axis powers in WWII, sufferings significant damage and casualties. It then came under the influence of the Soviet Union, which contributed to the establishment of a 4 decades long communist dictatorship (1947-1989). On Oct 1989, Hungary became a democratic republic, and is recognized today as a developed country. It's a popular tourist destination and is home to the largest thermal water cave system. But too bad this tour doesn't include thermal bath.
Finally reached Budapest in the evening and we proceed to have our traditional Hungarian Folklore Dinner. With music, dances and laughter. Ended the night with a little trip up the Gellert Hill to have a nice night view of Budapest. Buda is where the mountains and hills are, and most rich ppl live there. Pest is where the buildings and houses are. So you stand at the top, overlooking at both sides.
After that, we proceed to have our very own VIP cruise too. Cruising through the Danube river with a guide on board. With 1 free drink too. Of course, it's beer time again! :) Best to do the cruise with great weather of course! And Johnny has been monitoring the weather for all of us.
Cost of the cruise: 30 euro.
I think I am more in love with Budapest more than Prague.
Thanks to Johnny, really.
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