Main public transport station in Budapest. They even have a Mac Donalds here

The funicular, or inclined railway, near Castle Hill, in Budapest. Featured in the movie "I spy" a couple of years ago.

A Hungarian ambassador of goodwill, on Castle Hill.

Entrance to plaza at the castle

Budapest had the first subway in Europe. It is still running, and is very clean, and pretty

This guy ran a great restaurant  outside the tourist area, of Budapest. Fenyogyongye Etterem (his name),owns the "Asztalreneles restaurant", on Utca 155. Absolurtely a gentleman, and the best wine, and food, I have eaten anywhere. His restaurant was classy. Dinner for two with hors dourves, dessert and wine $36.00

Statue of George Washington in the Budapest Central Park. Wonder how he survived the communists.

Visited a little town near Budapest called Szentendre (St Andrews). It was quiet, and serene, with many shops of local products. Shopping? didn't have time, but could've.

View of the Danube from area near the Fishermans Church on Castle Hill

Szentendre town square

Szentendre has small streets, and portals. This one framed a lady sitting on a bench on a street below.

Looking down the Danube from the Chain Bridge

Kiletti train station Budapest. Like stepping back 70 years. It was a culture shock arriving from beautiful Vienna.  I really liked the Hungarians, and their desire to shake off the effects of communism was evident.

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