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Inside Parliament Building, Budapest

Inside Parliament Building, Budapest

07 Apr 2022 1 85
We can't believe that we did not do a tour of this building until this trip. It was a worthwhile visit indeed, despite needing to do it in Spanish. The Italian tour was full, and the English ones were at inconvenient times.
Church Entry in Vajdahunyad Castle

Church Entry in Vajdahunyad Castle

07 Apr 2022 96
Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest

Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest

07 Apr 2022 1 95
Housing a couple of museums, an interesting castle to visit and walk around.
Statues in Hero's Square

Statues in Hero's Square

07 Apr 2022 88
The rear part of Hero's Square is lined with statues of notable Kings, and plaques depicting memorable acts they are remembered for. Acts of service or benevolence, or power and strength, but all seen as contributions to what Hungary is today.
Foyer, Budapest Opera House

Foyer, Budapest Opera House

06 Apr 2022 95
Inside the Budapest Opera Building

Inside the Budapest Opera Building

06 Apr 2022 79
Akos still has friends working with the recently renovated opera house, and through those connections, we were given tickets to see Mefistofele. Second row, centre, in a magnificent world renowned venue. Amazing.
Posh Coffee Stop

Posh Coffee Stop

06 Apr 2022 87
Our third time in Budapest, and our third visit to Café Gerbeaud. Full of style and character that spans scores of decades, it is a highlight treat to stop in.
Wine Bar

Wine Bar

04 Apr 2022 83
Not what you might expect, when using the name wine bar. The majority of wines here cost a pittance, and are ladled from pots into jugs for easier pouring. The barman is also the chef, and has been running the establishment for many years. Akos used to come here in his university days.
Akos Brought Us to One of His Lunch Haunts

Akos Brought Us to One of His Lunch Haunts

04 Apr 2022 88
Meat, pickles, bread. Cheap and easy. What more do you need for lunch?
At the Fisherman's Bastion

At the Fisherman's Bastion

04 Apr 2022 87
The Danube river, and Budapest Parliament, from Fisherman's Bastion, Buda.
Jo and Marina, Busy with a Selfie

Jo and Marina, Busy with a Selfie

06 May 2022 1 95
Striking Out for our Walk

Striking Out for our Walk

06 May 2022 87
Fresh snow about, Richard and Akos, heading through suburban streets, to get to the walking trails through the forest.
Young Ticket Inspectors

Young Ticket Inspectors

03 Apr 2022 91
The children come through, performing their duties of checking and punching our tickets. In broken English, and using Marina and Akos to translate the rest, we learn about the duties they perform as volunteers on the railway. How often they work, and how much they enjoy being involved in the gyermekvasut. Truly, this was a memorable ride.
Wood-fired Stove on an Old Train

Wood-fired Stove on an Old Train

03 Apr 2022 78
Marina and Akos planned a wonderful Sunday for us. The cold and snow only added to the atmosphere and overall enjoyment. - We walked from their apartment to a point where we caught the children's railway - a train service staffed by children, who rotate in teams to keep the system running. Finding a lit stove in our carriage was a nice bonus.
Morning One in Budapest

Morning One in Budapest

03 Apr 2022 76
Arriving in Budapest, we were graciously hosted in the apartment of Marina and Akos. They said snow was in the forecast, and we woke to the fresh layer. This will probably be our last snowfall for this winter.
Fresh Produce Stall, Bari

Fresh Produce Stall, Bari

02 Apr 2022 74
Fruit and veg for sale in the old town of Bari.
Seafood Dinner, Bari

Seafood Dinner, Bari

01 Apr 2022 86
Not quite warm enough to dine sans layers. But a nice evening in Bari. Check that octopus!
Loving our Snow Trip

Loving our Snow Trip

05 Mar 2022 75
Jo, part way down Roccaraso. It's been a few years since we have been on the skis, but it seemed to come back quicker than even we thought it might. Like riding a bike...
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