We were given not given much of a tour guide here too and so on the extra day we spent here, we explored as much as we could on our own. We did not know much but we used guide booklets to help ourselves around.
On an early morning, dad again insisted we cover the city and we had to walk for many kilometers. This was part of his strategy to conquer the daily at least 10000 steps achievement.
The Great Synagogue we read is a majestic place of worship. It is no ordinary one and the cathedral is the most beautiful of all in Europe. We did not get a chance to see the inside as it was hardly 8 am.
When we round the building we saw a weeping tree like feature known as the Holocaust Jewish Memorial to remember Jewish heroes who died in World War 1.
The Great Synagogue Graveyard is the site of tombs of the heroes who died in early years.
Next we saw the Hungarian Parliament Building.
The stately building depicts the duties it discharges.
Beautiful iconic structure spanning across the city in a magnificent state.
This is another angle of the famous chain bridge which pedestrians can use to walk across to Buda.
St Stephen's Basilica is associated with its bell tower. But I am not sure if this is the one. It was so early in the morning when we went there. It was as if we could not afford to lose any moment here as we wonder if we would ever set foot here at Budapest again. Though we find it a most interesting place, there must be reasons for us to come back again.
I can only guess that this is possibly a concert hall. Budapest with its rich culture in music and art will never be short of venues for artistes to how their prowess.
Lock and key again. You cannot lock a heart for long. It is either there or never there. Love is grit and perseverance. Two make it work. Never a game to be played alone. So there is no need for a lock and a key.
It was time for that ride to give us an eagle's view over the city.
Budapest from the eye.
All over the city , we have figurines along promenades and walkways.
They added merriment and festivity to the place.
The Central Market of Budapest is like the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur. You can find almost all local stuff here from accessories to garments, leather handbags and its famous paprika. There were stalls selling local food that were indigenous to the place.
Olive oils
Paprika is especially popular here and must be consumed in great amount.
Of course the greens are fresh and a good spread.
Nothing for us to buy and bring home.
We stopped by a little outlet displaying lavender related products such as perfumes, soaps, hand wash and kitchen accessories.
We found this set at a very reasonable price to be presented as a gift to my sister as she moves into a new kitchen. Pretty.
Other nooks and corners of the city which we cannot identify but only to be seen.
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| This is another square ; oh but I have forgotten its name again. |
This looks like an exhibition center or another concert hall.
After a day's tour we would always find our way back to our ship; our coach and hotel.
Budapest.
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