Day1: The Pest side of Budapest
I always think the best way to get close or trying to understand the local is by visiting their daily life. What better than a market? So first stop: central market (which looks like train station from the outside). Being a country famous for paprika, paprika & peppers of all varieties are abundantly available at the market. I'm amazed to see that butcher shop actually takes credit card at the market.
Pic (top): central market; Pic (bot): various goods 'for sale' :)
Tried an apple poppy seed strudel (tasted so so) and walked across the road to pedestrian street where lots of different souvenir shops, restaurants & café are located. Creative souvenirs made from plants & vegetables (like lotus doll), delicate hand made cloths, Hungarian wine in special container & typical tourist souvenirs (key chain, fridge magnet etc) can be found along the street.
Pic (top): pedestrian walk way on the 'souvenir street'; Pic (bot): various souvenirs
Next stop is the parliament, absolutely beautiful. I spoke to a local about how beautiful their parliament building is, he agreed but said it's only beautiful on the outside not on the inside because politicians are in there, lol... The plan was to take up a parliament tour but the tour ticket was sold out :(
Pic: the parliament 'paranomic' view
Video: Budapest Pest side's view (shot from Fisherman's Bastian on Buda side)
I tried to summarize day1 in a single blog entry but it doesn't seem to be possible. Can't believe I walked & saw so much within a day in the Pest side. Will continue on the next blog...
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