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Budapest Hungary Sept 25

Today is our last day. A full day in Budapest followed by a 3:15 AM departure from the Magni on Sunday morning. In order to see the much hyped Budapest skyline, we were up by 6 AM-and greeted by fog. Luckily we did not arrive at Budapest until 8 AM and the fog had lifted.

We found this orientation tour the best of the group. It included driving extensive portions of the historic districts, Freedom Square, and of course finished with a church.

Both the west (Buda) side and the east (Pest) side of the Danube had beautiful structures to gaze upon. We took our fill of photos from the ship before disembarking for a three hour combined driving and walking tour of Budapest.

There had been discussion of which city we would enjoy the most, Vienna or Budapest. Our vote would be for Budapest.

Similar to our other tours, our guide informed us of the history of Hungary and making the formerly two cities of Buda and Pest the new capital of Budapest . Both former cities are attractive, lively, and undergoing many improvements to infrastructure and buildings.

After lunch we visited the Central Market, to us a super sized Reading Terminal in Philadelphia. Food stalls were jammed and the marketing of fresh food, souvenirs, and Hungarian made products went on fast and furious. We succumbed and purchased some postcards and a Christmas ornament for a ridiculously low price.

We wrapped up the trip with a group toast in the lounge, an excellent meal, and gazing at the skyline as it was lit at night.

Ed and Chris

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September 25, 2022