Arrived in the morning via IC rail. Its a night train so i arranged sleeper cabin. The most privacy you can get is 3 beds. So good thing i still have my earplugs. The korean guy below is snoring heavily. The guy on top is quiet but i know he is in such a bad luck having two fat asians inside. Lol. I do snore too i reckon.
Soon as i arrived i walked 2km from budapest kelleti banhof to danubius gellert hotel. Bit hot that day and i had to drag my luggage. Quite a stretch and luckily the hotel checked me in early at 10am. But the catch is, the room is fugly. No aircondition just fan. No fridge, no free water, no toothpaste, no razor. I reckon its a maids quarter. I saw the other rooms look like much grand than what they give me. But ni qualms at least they check me in.
First agenda is to swim and enjog thermal pools, sauna and outdoor pool. Robe, towels, slippers, swim wear, swimming cap are all needed. They gellert baths just amazing. It is also within my hotel.
I slept a bit after. Reminded me of swim class at uni. Sleep at Philosophy class after the Swimming class. 1.5 hr powernap is all that i need to conquer the next super hurdle which is climbing the Gellert Hill under heat and slight humidity. But no pain no gain. I did see the best ever view of any european city has to offer. Budapest after seeing the view is now part of the top5 elite cities in my list (next to Paris of course). Then off to the Buda Castle which is an iconic symbol of hungary. Followed by the surpise that is Mattias Cathedral and Fisherman Batton. Its a big WOW! Lastly cross the London Tower lookalike. Followed by the Pest side (soundslike pesticide). Saw Shoes in Danube to commemorate Jews who were killed by Arrowcross militia men. Then Hungarian parliament which is another icon, prayed at Stephen Cathedral. Then off to home seeing a beautiful sunset.
PS, try Hungarian Sausage from up the hill. Super good, i swear. However though that bread is.
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