Budapest, Hungary

We are tackling our untraveled countries. This time...Hungary. We spent the long weekend in Budapest. It was beautiful. A nice mix of sight seeing, relaxing, good food, lots of walking and good quality family time.
The highlights:
We flew wiz air. Tickets were 30 euro each.
Stayed at luxury apartments. Paid 200 euro for 3 nights. Great location but club next door. They party hard in Budapest :)
Enjoyed dinner w live piano at Seasons Bistro-walking distance from hotel.
Enjoyed Rosa Gelato-make your scoops into roses!
Got a 48 hour pass for Big Bus hop on hop off bus for the price of 24.
Checked out the great market-- closed on sundays. Good place for souvenirs.
Enjoyed TGIF, Hard Rock Cafe--kids all got a shirt or something they wanted. Also enjoyed Sir Lancelots restaurant. Food was a bit over cooked, but atmosphere was great. They have a show nightly after 8:30--sword fight, fire eating, dancing.
Took a cruise on the Danube. Amazing views of parliament at night! Free w our bus tour.
All in all, a fabulous trip. It was cold so we opted to skip the baths.

Mya trying Hungarian Goulash. Yummy!

Heroes Square.

Monument to a priest who rolled down the hill in a barrel.

The Chain Bridge.

The cutest little trollies.

Hanging outside of St. Mark's Basilica.

Feelings are still fresh.

Gorgeous Parliament building all lit up at night.

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