tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post1521168778682706649..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Saying hello to Budapestemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-31866154353683598162016-09-15T09:07:04.862-05:002016-09-15T09:07:04.862-05:00Thank you so much, Erin!!! The native language in ...Thank you so much, Erin!!! The native language in Budapest is Hungarian, and I read that it is a notoriously difficult language to learn. As it turned out, though, everyone we came in contact with also spoke English. That was a very pleasant surprise!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-8171451491141305752016-09-15T08:04:20.581-05:002016-09-15T08:04:20.581-05:00You take such great photos when you travel! Thank ...You take such great photos when you travel! Thank you for sharing them. I know basically nothing about Budapest so it's nice to live vicariously through you :-) What language do they speak there? Do most people speak English as well?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-69162351665349059282016-09-14T16:31:18.373-05:002016-09-14T16:31:18.373-05:00LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44710194157470848522016-09-14T16:31:05.705-05:002016-09-14T16:31:05.705-05:00The Buda and Pest names were something new to me, ...The Buda and Pest names were something new to me, too! We were joking about how nobody wants to live on the Pest side. =) Yes, the tour guide was one of the most memorable aspects of the trip!!! At the bathhouse we went to, everyone wore suits - but I understand at certain other bathhouses it is customary not to. It's all about what you prefer. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-5915015948234363652016-09-14T16:29:26.509-05:002016-09-14T16:29:26.509-05:00Thanks Lesley! I agree with you - eastern Europe i...Thanks Lesley! I agree with you - eastern Europe is the way to go. Those countries are so stunning and many have not yet been hit by the mass onslaught of tourists!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29737532857484176872016-09-14T15:12:19.270-05:002016-09-14T15:12:19.270-05:00Loving the fancy man hole covers!
Budapest is so ...Loving the fancy man hole covers!<br /><br />Budapest is so fancy ...<br />How fancy is it?<br />*knee slap*Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-52283131049114074062016-09-14T14:43:43.331-05:002016-09-14T14:43:43.331-05:00I didn't realize Budapest was named after two ...I didn't realize Budapest was named after two ... what, neighborhoods across from each other? That's neat :) And neat that it's not super touristy and crowded, yet!<br /><br />Your tour guide sounds like a riot :)<br /><br />Were you allowed to wear suits at the baths? I see them in the pic, so I am guessing yes! kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26914289752455189702016-09-14T14:34:08.855-05:002016-09-14T14:34:08.855-05:00Beautiful! I know people who visited Budapest and...Beautiful! I know people who visited Budapest and loved it. The next European adventure I go on, I want to get more east and visit places like Budapest and Prague.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72240373001300597942016-09-14T10:18:57.548-05:002016-09-14T10:18:57.548-05:00Amen to that!!! Adam and I were talking about how ...Amen to that!!! Adam and I were talking about how on the various tours, a common theme was the WWII impact upon all the local artifacts. So crazy!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72105488344559369052016-09-14T07:41:56.882-05:002016-09-14T07:41:56.882-05:00Can I just be grateful that all these beautiful pl...Can I just be grateful that all these beautiful places were not destroyed in WW2? Oh my gosh!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80667259299482173922016-09-13T21:35:58.580-05:002016-09-13T21:35:58.580-05:00Oh my goodness, I can only imagine how magical Bud...Oh my goodness, I can only imagine how magical Budapest must be during the New Year and the winter holidays. You must have had the most AMAZING experience. Budapest is incredibly heart-warming, indeed!!! Ahhh - I had heard about Vajdahunyad Castle but we sadly didn't have enough time to see it this time around. The pictures look stunning. Next time, for sure!<br /><br />Thank you so much for the kind feedback, Chris!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54675957419764953702016-09-13T19:35:06.937-05:002016-09-13T19:35:06.937-05:00We absolutely LOVE Budapest! We visited on New Yea...We absolutely LOVE Budapest! We visited on New Year's Eve last year and spent New Year's Day exploring. Yes, it was freezing but we didn't care because Budapest warmed our hearts the moment we set foot in the city. There are so many cool places to experience and you have done a great job highlighting them.<br /><br />One other spot that I would add is Vajdahunyad Castle located in City Park which is a must-see attraction! Great post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172276322174307637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4689681748221371202016-09-13T19:15:06.277-05:002016-09-13T19:15:06.277-05:00Budapest is a surprisingly beautiful city! It trul...Budapest is a surprisingly beautiful city! It truly is a hidden gem. Thank YOU for cohosting the link-up - I am loving reading everyone's blog posts about their amazing destinations! Your trip to Iceland looks like it was AMAZING.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-33535438345968764212016-09-13T19:09:46.817-05:002016-09-13T19:09:46.817-05:00I've never been to Budapest, but it looks like...I've never been to Budapest, but it looks like such a beautiful city to explore! I'd really love to go there someday. Thanks for linking up with us at the #WeekendWanderlust travel community! :) Laurenhttp://justinpluslauren.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-8940065080282422382016-09-13T18:56:45.215-05:002016-09-13T18:56:45.215-05:00Thanks Marcia!!! Ahhhh, I am envious that you got ...Thanks Marcia!!! Ahhhh, I am envious that you got to live in Europe, I can only imagine the amazing travel experiences you did have while you were there! Yes, the Holocaust reminders really put things into perspective. It's one thing to learn about them through books, it's another to see the sites in person, for sure.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54157853471246570872016-09-13T18:55:26.407-05:002016-09-13T18:55:26.407-05:00Thank you, Alexandra! I hope you get to go on vaca...Thank you, Alexandra! I hope you get to go on vacation very soon!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38060271217283216022016-09-13T18:54:35.719-05:002016-09-13T18:54:35.719-05:00Thank you, Karen! I believe the synagogue has gone...Thank you, Karen! I believe the synagogue has gone through some restoration and preservation efforts to keep it looking as stunning as it is. The Holocaust blows my mind, too - so heartbreaking. Sadly, I did not do any running on this trip! We did so much walking every day that I didn't have anything left in my legs to run!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-39867605681389736992016-09-13T14:48:47.910-05:002016-09-13T14:48:47.910-05:00What a fantastic trip! Budapest was one of the pla...What a fantastic trip! Budapest was one of the places we missed visiting when we lived in Europe. It looks so lovely but yes the Holocaust reminders are heartbreaking to say the least. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-79587299649471313292016-09-13T14:41:25.231-05:002016-09-13T14:41:25.231-05:00I LOVE your photos! I'm getting antsy about ta...I LOVE your photos! I'm getting antsy about taking a trip over here. Budapest looks so beautiful!Alexandra Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414107434662799499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-10978752737547214482016-09-13T12:34:38.846-05:002016-09-13T12:34:38.846-05:00Woo hoo!!! I also had no understanding of what Bud...Woo hoo!!! I also had no understanding of what Budapest would look like or feel like, but it's truly spectacular! Truly a hidden gem. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4162082872608166092016-09-13T12:29:05.639-05:002016-09-13T12:29:05.639-05:00WOW! I've never really had any particular inte...WOW! I've never really had any particular interest in visiting Budapest, but this just changed my mind! It looks like SUCH a beautiful city!Bethany @ Accidental Intentionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928245643333105559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20883375013852019002016-09-13T09:00:09.526-05:002016-09-13T09:00:09.526-05:00Thank you so much, Kayla!!! Many congratulations t...Thank you so much, Kayla!!! Many congratulations to you on half marathon #16 last weekend, too!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87618527210408244112016-09-13T08:59:17.015-05:002016-09-13T08:59:17.015-05:00Thank you so much! Honestly, we found a great deal...Thank you so much! Honestly, we found a great deal on airfare to Budapest so decided, what the heck! Wow on teaching a unit about the Holocaust - I can imagine it's challenging for kids to understand the magnitude of what happened. Yes, I had to be careful not to look down on the elevators because it made my head spin. Thanks again!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59541763399487965552016-09-12T23:13:46.614-05:002016-09-12T23:13:46.614-05:00You have some great pictures! Sounds so interestin...You have some great pictures! Sounds so interesting and seems like you got to see quite a few sights in your short time there. Can't wait to hear about the rest of the trip :)Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-11065343364560730702016-09-12T19:09:21.741-05:002016-09-12T19:09:21.741-05:00Wow this is all so beautiful, especially the Fishe...Wow this is all so beautiful, especially the Fishermans bastion. What made you choose to visit Budapest? I use to teach a unit on the Holocaust so I would be interested in seeing that stuff. Also, you're not kidding about those escalators. Wow! I think I would be a bit frightened to go that far down! I'm glad you and Adam enjoyed your time. Thanks for sharing!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.com