Sunday we traveled from outside of Budapest to the center of Budapest to our final hotel. The ride was only 11 miles but it was a difficult one to navigate, so Suzy one of our guides served as mother duck and lead the group. Tom, one of our participants served as sweep this time.
A sculpture in the city of Aquincum. There are 4 statues in the spot. 
Margaret Island, just before entering Budapest. This is the fountain, there is a water park and water polo practice pool and an olympic swimming pool all on this wonderful island. No cars allowed. 
Our first view of the Buda Castle while we were biking into Budapest.
Monday May 18
After a sleep in and long sleep - we felt better refreshed this morning. But we walked a lot today. Went to Buda Castle, the Citadel, St. Stephens Basilica and the Central Market. Rode the subway, a city bus and the Hop on / Hop off tourist bus to get where we needed to go or just for fun . Also took an hour river cruise on the Danube.
St. Stephens Basilica - while it is not a large as the other basilica we visited. I think this one is prettier. More gold and just gorgeous.
We also took a lift to the tower of the basilica.
The Citadel in the offing - that is our next stop.
One of the entry arches into the Citadel
A selfie with one of 4 bridges behind us. We are in Buda - that is Pest across the river. The Danube River.
The Statue of Liberty for Buda - at the Citadel. She holds a feather. Central Market - a huge indoor market in Buda: the main floor is all foods - meat shops and Paprika and more paprika, it is everywhere.
A preview of the Parliment - we tour that on Tuesday. This view is from our 1 hour river cruise today.
A Russian monument along the river.
Ken's receipt from the Toilet - 180 forints - About $1.25 to use a public bathroon - that was cheaper than the one I used at Buda Castle which was 280 forints.
All for tonight.
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