Lay day

After a late night on the cruise, we were up early to do a tour of the two cities before the crowds built too much. It proved a final nail in my coughing.

The tour took us to old town of Buda and some great views from the Fishermans Bastion. It has many impressive medieval buildings as we went for a wander.

Next was a tour on the Pest side, largely built in the 19th century by the Hapzburgs. Very like Paris with wide tree lined avenues and grand monuments and mansions.

The relentless pace has finally told and I decided to take the afternoon off in order to survive the rest of the trip........not too exciting for Gail who read and watched a movie while I slept.

Seen enough of Prague and Budapest though to want to return for a longer look.

Had an enjoyable evening with our group of Torontans, who share our sense of humour and appreciation of food and wine. A few are now planning a trip to Australia. Have to add Toronto to our Canadian itinerary, when we go.

Gail in Buda

Monumental Pest