Day 23: Tues. Budapest all day.

Stunning Budapest. The scenic boat ride was cancelled due to the flooding in the Danube. So Zoltan our guide for the day, took us to the Cadtle Hill district, where we saw the Royal Palace, Matthias' Church & a faraway view of the Houses of Parliament. Incredibly beautiful...views & architecture. Anne & others returned to the hotel by bus, but 5 of us decided we would eat a lovely meal, visit huge old time markets & find our way home to Heroes Square. It took an hour & a half to get home but hugely beneficial. I think l did well over 4 hours walking. After a cup of tea l had revived myself, 6 of us took off for a Budapest castle nearly Heroes Square  beautifully lit up . What a day!

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