On a tour of Budapest we learned many things. The 1896 celebration of 100 years (actually should have been 1895 but that’s another story) resulted in many construction projects of new roads and buildings. As maybe you can see in the photo below Buda on the right is hilly and green with gardens, Pest is more commercial and where the nightlife is. Of course, today these are one city.
Hungry became a democracy in 1989; the parliament building is shown above. From 70 % to 80% of the towns were bombed in World War II. Today Budapest is known as Hollywood II because of the many movies made here. One tradition still popular are “the baths”. You can even play chess in the baths.
At St Stevens Basilica we came across another festival, “Edes Napok” or “Sweet Days” or “Chocolate Festival”. It’s going on the same time as yesterday’s festival. Apparently these people know how to party.
Riding a bicycle, even all day, is relaxing. But not walking around town as a tourist. I was exhausted today. Skipped dinner tonight and was in bed at 8:00.
Hope that you were able to swim in the baths. Ann and I spent a couple of hours there. Lots of fun.
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