#4: Hungarian Crepes and Musical Fountains

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The view from on top of the top of St. Stephen’s Basilica

You know, I really like exploring new countries with a local.

This past weekend in Budapest, Ryan and I were fortunate to be connected with Emeshea. She’s a family friend who grew up in Hungary and has been living there for a few years now. She not only hosted us for the weekend, but also gave us a tour on Saturday. We had a great time!

Here are the main things I noticed and learned about while in Hungary. Surprisingly, Hungarian culture is pretty similar to Czech culture:

  • Hungarians really like the their long titles. They’re soooo long!
  • The public transportation system is just as great, if not better, than Czech Republic (don’t tell that to Czechs though)
  • Locals also don’t smile
  • There is a LOT of tourism near the gorgeous river running through the city
  • Hungarians are also not a huge fans of Russians because of their Soviet history. They have a whole park dedicated to Communist propaganda!
  • Homelessness is actually illegal in Hungary. So, the streets were very clean
  • Hungarian crepes and goulash are REALLY good
  • Budapest is much open and greener than Prague
  • Not as much graffiti in the city as in Prague

Honestly, I think this trip to Budapest has been my favorite so far. It was a bit longer, so we were able to relax and just enjoy the city without rushing from one tourist attraction to another. Another reason I really enjoyed Budapest was Margaret Island. The musical fountain was magical, and I loved the vast green park. It made me feel like I was home. I really miss my Oregon trees. ❤

Please enjoy these photos, Hungary is a gorgeous country. I’m heading to Berlin this weekend with my program, so look forward to pictures from Germany.

Thank you all your continued support and prayers. I can’t wait to see you all in America soon. ❤

  • Dohány Street Synagogue. It’s interesting, it looks like a mosque from the outside and a cathedral on the inside. It’s the second largest synagogue in Europe
  • The mass Jew graves from WW2. They still don’t know how many were buried here
  • The Central Market Hall
  • View from the Chain Bridge
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica
  • St. Stephen’s mummified hand. Stephen was the first king of Hungary. On Independence Day, the Hungarians take out the hand to celebrate
  • View inside St. Stephen’s Basilica
  • View from on top of St. Stephen’s Basilica with Ryan
  • The Shoes on the Danube Bank. It’s a memorial for the Jews who were lined up and shot in the river during WW2.
  • The musical fountain from Margaret Park. It was so magical, you could stare at it for hours
  • The Japanese Gardens on Margaret Island
  • View from Margaret Island
  • With Emeshea at Momento Park, the Soviet propaganda park
  • More Momento Park fun
  • Hey! This guy has glasses too!
  • An old, common car sold during Soviet reign in Hungary
  • The beautiful Vajdahunyad castle
  • Inside the Vajdahunyad Castle
  • Having fun with a fiddler in Vajdahunyad Castle. Well… at least I’m having fun 😛
  • The famous Gellért Thermal Baths
  • Heroes Square
  • Fisherman’s Bastion
  • View from Fisherman’s Bastion
  • The Buda Castle
  • Us from the Buda Castle (daytime)
  • View from the Buda Castle
  • Me and the view from the Buda Castle
  • Night view from the Buda Castle
  • Us from the Buda Castle (nighttime)
  • The Rock Church. Its services take place inside the hill
  • View from The Rock Church
  • Me and Budapest
  • Liberty Statue on top of the hill
  • Szimpla Kert, a wonderful little bar and market area

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