Friday, Budapest

Day 7, Friday: (Budapest)
This morning we rode the bus to Budapest’s Castle Hill. On the Hill included the King’s palace, the art museum, and the Prime Minister’s home. There was also the incredible St. Michal’s Church and Fisherman’s Bastion. We had lunch at a European Pizzeria with Kiki’s missionary friend Vivian, who lives here in Budapest. We then took the metros (all by ourselves-yeah!) back to the market where we met up with the rest of the group. The first floor of the market is like a farmers market full of produce and butchers. I saw tons of pig’s feet and entire pig’s heads for sale. (kiki says, “that’s gross”) The second floor was full of souvenirs and other touristy stuff. After shopping a nap was in order.
At 7:30p we met the group in the lobby of our hotel for our riverboat ride. The ride started just before sunset. The temperature was about 70°F, and the breeze was so nice. The views of the city were spectacular. Just as it got dark, lights all over the city went on to give us an entirely different look. The “earphone guide” gave us a great deal of the city’s history and that of its most prominent buildings. The riverboat ride was my favorite part of our trip so far. Afterwards, Kristin and I walked the street in search of gelatos and then found a great place in the square to sit and enjoy the evening.