Eastern Europe Day 7

3rd April 2014

Budapest

Spent the whole day at Budapest city tour. There was a little hiccups in the morning as our local guide cant be contacted. But thanks to the quick-witted Johnny who doesnt want to waste a minute of our time, we proceed to the Market square.

Thought Peisi and I would end up empty handed. But we were so wrong! LOL. in that mere 1 hr plus, we had bought quite a number of things and finally, we got a small bag each for our future trips. Leather made, hand-made.

After a quick shopping, finally we met our guide at the Heroes' Square where it served as a reminder of Hungary's influence in the celebrated Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fisherman's Bastion and Gellert Hill.

Went up to the Castle district where it is the biggest tourist attraction and a first port of call for any visit to the city. Up there you will find most Budapest's remaining medieval buildings, the Royal Palace, some views over Pest across the river. Of course, how could we miss the changing of guard. (Again)

City tour ends at the Gellert Hill where Johnny had brought us up yesterday night. The guide explain to us the transformation of Budapest over the decades of years on the way up with pictorials along the wall. Gellert Hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill.

After which, it was supposed to be free and easy time. But as what Johnny had said, there is no free and easy time with him. So on we walk along the Danube River, which pulses through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe.

Went inside one of the cathedral to admire the marvelous work of ancient times. After which, as what he promised, we took the 2nd oldest train in the world back to our hotel. Peisi and I actually wanted to walk via the Chain Bridge into the tunnel and then back to the hotel. But this Johnny, had warned us multiple times that the 2 of us are NOT supposed to do it alone. Okay, so we followed him back via train lor. The 2nd oldest train had been replaced by newer train. LOL. But nonetheless, we had caught a glimpse of 1 of the older blue train that made so much noise earlier on.

Seems like the supermarket is a must-go for Johnny. Supermarket AGAIN! Anw we bought a few postcards again and intend to post it when we meet Johnny and the others later on for dinner. Simple dinner of the delicious kebab. Cheap and they are very generous with the ingredients.

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