In short, the trip to Budapest was a complete and utter blast. The city is fascinating and gorgeous, not to mention quite expansive. It was freezing and I had to wear 3 layers of clothes under my coat, as well as tights under my jeans, but it was well worth the trouble. The goulash was delicious and Brian and I became regulars at one of the local pubs for its goulash alone. One of the many highlights included 2 separate trips to the outdoor thermal bath, which is the largest of its kind in Europe. It was absolutely freezing outside and we ran like foreign nuts into the bath wh
ere we spent the next few hours relaxing. After leaving the bath and while walking to the metro, my bathing suit began to freeze! I know that you must be curious as to why I am with 6 guys, but for some reason it never occurred to me I would be traveling with all men when I booked the trip. Kanako, another classmate, did have an overlapping trip so it was fortunate we could meet up too. Even a friend from DC who is now living and working in Bosnia, Matthew, was able to meet us! We were a diverse group of strong personalities, but laughed almost completely non-stop. It was one of the most memorable trips I have ever had. The former Soviet presence can still be felt, but the city is definitely transforming and modernizing with its membership to the European Union.
I have a few photos here, but you can view the rest at this address: http://dell.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=5b6o41r.82wb9wtz&Uy=-ui2xkf&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1
A row of arches at the Fishermen's Bastion
Me at the Bastion
The Chain Bridge - the first connection between Buda and Pest.
Me, Daniel, Bart, Brian, Erwin, and Jack
L-R: Daniel, Brian, Erwin, Matthew a.k.a Parish, Bart and Jack
The House of Terror - a place where Jews were killed in WWII, which also became a Nazi Headquarter and thereafter used by the Soviets. Not a favorable landmark for Hungarians.
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I was honestly wearing 3 layers of clothes the whole time!!! Still got a little chapped on any skin which could be reached by the cold! Miserable weather but one of the most fun trips of my life!
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