More lovely than I could have imagined.

 

We've been watching the weather, our European destinations are under heat advisories, with weather warmer than Fair New Mexico. Looking out the window as we arrived in Budapest, it did look hot and dusty like home.

Except. Their river has water in it. We got a good glimpse as we entered our room. Our blessedly cold, air conditioned room. 

Also, check out the twin beds with nothing but a duvet. No top sheet. I might have to explore individual duvets on our king bed at home.

We did paper rock scissors to see who showered first, took a one hour power nap, and went for dinner and a walk. 

Nothing says Hungary like a pizza and Caeser salad for dinner, ha!

All of this is within view of our hotel. After a giant beer and pizza, I wasn't in any shape to go much further. But look!

 This is the Buda Building, the Danube in front. It was stripped to the plaster walls by Nazi's and later the Russians after WWII. It's directly across the river from our hotel.

Below are views from the Chain Bridge which was the first permanent bridge to span the Danube and connect Buda to Pest. It was considered an engineering marvel at the time it was built, destroyed by the Nazis and rebuilt in the 1940's. It's a mighty fine bridge and was full of young things tonight having a good time taking pics of themselves.

 Viking Ships, no idea if one is the Jarl as they are parked so close together we can't read the names. So glad I paid for a balcony room with a view! Will be able to see right into our neighbor's room. They are long, aren't they?

 

Stoke is high for tomorrow, but this girl needs some shut eye.