Budapest Baths, Castles, and Symphony
Our day begins with getting hot, wet, and sweaty.
Szechenyi Bath is the biggest and most popular thermal baths in Budapest and one of the biggest natural hot spring spa baths in Europe. It's been here for 110 years.
We did not take our phones to the pools with us, so I don't have photos, but this place is massive, with over a dozen pools and various saunas and steam rooms.
Since we went first thing in the morning, it wasn't too busy; I can't imagine being here during peak tourist season.
We also walked up to Buda Castle. The castle is also known as the Royal Palace, as it was where the Hungarian kings had lived. Of course, it was big and beautiful, like everything else here and with a spectacular view.
We walked around the city some more, and for an evening finale, we went to a symphony orchestra featuring a phenomenal violinist. The building was stunning, and of course, the acoustics were perfect.
Laundry, New York Cafe and Parliament Building
This morning was excitung. Laundry day. After hanging out in the laundry mat, which actually wasn't bad as we chatted with a lady visiting from Australia. Did you know that new aged laundry mats come with the soap inside, and you can pay with a credit card. Who knew.
Our next walk was to the "most beautuful cafe in the world". We stood in line for about 15 minutes to get in, and oh my Is it glamorous!
The New York Palace, built in eclectic Italian Renaissance-style opened in 1894, and the cafe is part of it. We had a delectable lunch here which is like going out for high tea.
We then walked to the Parilament Building to get a closer look. You have to book days in advance for tours, so unfortunately we couldn't get inside.
We walked some more, stopped for a cake and coffee, back to the hotel, then out for our last supper in Budapest.
