Budapest

10/09/2008
This morning we organised our tickets for Eger tomorrow and to Ljublijana on Friday. We used our ticket on the hop on hop off bus to the Buda side of the Danube to the castle and Fishermans Bastion. We wandered around using our guide book to the various sites, then descended the steps down the hill to our B&B where we had a cup of tea and a chat with Judit.

Back down the hill again and onto the Metro to the Legenda Danube river cruise. It was a pretty uninspiring commentory. We got off at Margaret Island which is mainly parkland with some ruins and an old church. The main event was when we watched some Americans haggling with a carraige driver over the price of a ride. Even the horse was interested in the proceedings as he kept turning his head to see what all the raucous was about. They eventually got their ride, but the driver was not happy.

It really is a hot and humid day so we were glad to get back to the B&B to freshen up before going out to dinner at a restaurant recommended by the NZ couple. The food was great!