Budapest Day 1

Vienna was very sad to see us go - as we walked to the train station it was pouring rain. No fun! We had seats in a car with three other people - almost felt like there was more space there then the sleeper cabin on the previous train!



Inner City Parish Church

It was still raining when we arrived in Budapest at lunchtime. We stopped at a restaurant near the station, Montenegroi Gurman, where we had chicken and pork and beer. As we finished lunch the sun started peeking out and by the time we met Tomas, our airbnb host, it was actually sunny. 

Klotild Palaces

Tomas gave us recommendations of places to go so we hopped on the Metro and rode around town. We went to a mall that we hoped would have shopping, but it was just a mall. :) Then we went to the Klotild Palaces - built in 1902, that form the gateway to the Elizabeth Bridge. We also saw the Inner City Parish Church - the oldest building in Pest, established in 1046.

We split up for a bit as Melissa's feet were killing her, so she stopped for a Thai foot massage that was so good and Kristi and Melanie walked down Vaci street and shopped a little. They said they wouldn't share the goodies they bought, but they did! We had dinner at Alfoldi Vendeglo where we enjoyed Hungarian red wine, chicken with paprika and garlic pork - all suggested by our very sweet waiter.

We then went to the Ruin Bar, Szimpla. Ruin bar's/pub's are set up in dilapidated buildings or in the courtyards of ruined blocks of buildings. They are characterized by colorfully decorated graffiti rooms with random chairs and tables everywhere. We sat at a table with a very nice couple who suggested all sorts of places to visit. We had beer, wine and shots... It was a fantastic evening!