This past weekend me and a group of seven others traveled to Budapest, Hungary. When I first arrived in Europe I would have never thought of going to this place. However, it seemed like everyone we talked to said it was one of their favorite places. After just spending two full days there I can sure see why! It took almost a full day of riding on a bus to arrive in Budapest, but we wasted no time when we arrived. Right as we were checking into our hostel a big group of people were leaving for a boat ride on the Danube! This was not only a great way to see the city lit up at night but also to meet so many people. I can't believe the amount of people just taking a few months and traveling Europe by themselves. Even after my study abroad experience I don't think I would be able to travel over here alone! After seeing the city lit up and during the day I want to say that it's a better view at night.
Not the greatest picture, it looks better in person I swear.
The next day we were all up bright and early for a free walking tour. I love doing these not only because their free but also because it is a great way to see so many parts of the city that I would otherwise not see. We were able to see many different parts of both the Buda and Pest sides. Yes, it used to be two separate cities.
The Chain Bridge
Jenna and I mid way through our hike up the mountain!
Later on that night us three were very tired out and were looking forward to a relaxing night. We wandered around the streets in search of somewhere to eat. We decided on an Italian place which is not surprising for us. It's amazing how fast we lose track of time when we don't have Wi-Fi and we actually talk to each other. Before we knew, it was midnight!
The next morning the whole group headed to the Alice in Wonderland tea shop. This was one of the most fun things we did. The shop had many different rooms with very strange designs and seating. It seemed like a little jungle gym when we were climbing around. They also had around 50 different kinds of tea, it was great!
One of the rooms in the Alice in Wonderland tea shop!
After the tea shop we headed for a big market inside of an old train station. It mostly had souvenirs but it neat to see how they redid the inside. After that, we headed back to the hostel real quick to get our swimming suit for the baths. On the way we ran into a Ruin Bar. These bars are in buildings that were bombed and instead of redoing them, people stuck with the random theme and made a bar.
Then we finally made it to the Baths!! This was my favorite part of the trip because it was so relaxing and the baths had no chlorine in them. Most importantly, they were warm. The water felt like a mix between hot tub temperature and a pool in the summer. In the water there many jets and fountains that people were using as massages. When I got out of the water my skin didn't feel tight and gross, it was soft! Besides seeing one too many old men in speedos, it was a perfect relaxing end to the trip.
The warm bath with the whirl pool center!
The hot bath with fun water massagers
First semi-legit castle that I've seen in Europe so far!
The Basilica at night!
Rose shaped gelato!
Budapest reminded me a lot of Prague and downtown Omaha so I really enjoyed it. I would definitely go back again! My time now is winding down quickly. I am going into my final full week in Olomouc and of my classes. Next week my study abroad group is going on one final trip to the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Immediately after that Jenna, Molly and I are going to Barcelona, Spain. After those trips I have only four days left in the Czech Republic and Europe before I return home. Thinking about going home is very sad, but at this point I'm ready to see my family in person and not through FaceTime. I'm so excited to see what my last few travels have in store for me! Miss you all!
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