Spa Time

As most friend of mine know, I am a water field. I love it in all
forms-- swimming, sailing, kayaks, ocean, lake, pool, hot tub.
Budapest then, us a magical place for me as swimming is a central part
of life and quite revered. This is me getting changed in my "kabine"
for a spa at the Gellert pools, lovely art nouveau baths at a
prominent Buda hotel.

Castles

Budapest is full of castles, chuches set into stone, pretty statues
and carvings. This is one just outside the famous Gellert spa.

The Danube at Budapest

View from the bridge, on rented bike.

En Garde!

A photo of a Budapest advert. Love it.

New Friend in Hungary

Almost immediately upon getting to Budapest, I made a new friend- her
name is Alison, spelled just like my sweetie's. She was super-smart,
full of good ideas about how to spend time, and liked to enjoy the
food and drink (just like me). She was a good buddy, and although I
did not consider her age difference much at the time, I think she
reminded me a bit of myself -10 years, and it was sweet to be around
someone with so much energy, curiosity and potential. I am sure she
will have a fascinating life.

We only hung out for about 3 days before she headed to Croatia, but
they were good ones. Budapest was lovely and Alison had a huge hand
in making it so.

Arrival in Budapest

This is the metro in Budapest. Soviet cool.

Pies and Mash

I miss you Maria! I miss those pies too.