Andrew and Lauren get ready to bathe

Budapest - Szechényi Baths

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June 26th 2011
We slept in again. Hungry but having effectively missed breakfast we headed out and found a lovely restauarant (Menza) on Liszt Ferenc Tér, a treelined square just a block away from the Oktogon subway stop. Skies were more overcast and the air a bit chillier than the previous day and we made use of the provided blankets to keep comfortable at the outdoor table. John’s garlic cream soup with ... read more

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more