I Left My Heart in Budapest

I’ve been accused of sounding like Rick Steves in my blogs so I’m attempting to find a new writing voice. Bear with me….

This is absolutely my favourite stop!

Budapest just feels good. And I’m so sorry I didn’t have/make time for one of the bath houses that it is so famous for. Then again, visiting one of those may have ruined me for the other spa I frequent. Maybe this was a good thing…no…it wasn’t.

My first night in town I took advantage of an after-dark tour of the city. This included a trip to the top of Gellert Hill and afforded me the opportunity for a great night shot of the city from above. The place was packed though. A traffic jam of cars, people and tour buses. Luckily our tour director was there to play traffic cop.

The next morning we started with a tour of the city (back to the top of Gellert Hill) and then a lunchtime cruise on the Danube River. Once back on land, myself and some Australian friends decided it was a good time for coffee and cake at the Budapest Four Seasons (owned and operated by a Canadian company, no less!). When we were through one of the hostesses gave us a tour of the hotel. It is really quite stunning. Next time I’m in Budapest I should stay there. :-) Better start saving now…

We spent the rest of the afternoon shopping and then had dinner just outside of the city where I had my first taste of Tokaj (Hungarian wine) but opted to skip the goulash.

Souvenir from Budapest: A new linen outfit.

Budapest rating: 11 out of 10
I will be back.

To see all my Budapest pics click here .

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