Budapest, Hungary

The main reason I came here was to see the markets, and I left the major part of my shopping to the last day! I scouted everything out earlier, and it was hard to find what I wanted, but I checked out of the hostel, and went for a stroll down to Vorosmarty ter and St. Stephen’s Basilica. I also went back to the Central Market Hall. As my Budapest card has run out, I am doing this all by foot, and trying to stay warm… More mulled wine! (I am going to go through withdrawal after Christmas!) and more sweets from the market… Lunch was stuffed cabbage (delicious, but massive portion) and then I got presents for the family (honey from acai flowers for dad (delicious), painted eggs for Kathryn, Mom and I, saffron for Mark, and Paprika to share between them).

I went into the Basilica, it is much like the ones in Italy. Full of marble, and very ornate. It is definitely busier in the city on a Saturday. After leaving the Basilica, I chose a different street to walk up, and ended up finding a delicious chocolate shop. I had an orange, cardamom hot chocolate, at the server’s suggestion (they have a list of flavours you can choose from) and then 3 chocolates. The goat cheese dark chocolate was my favourite! The plum was good too, but the champagne one was disappointing.

Then, I made my way to the airport and back to London. Only an hour delay this time.

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