The Christmas celebration in Hungary, a Catholic country, was evident everywhere. While for tourists, this meant most shops and restaurants were closed for 3 days, it was a nice chance to walk around the city and observe.
Watch this space for more posts...coming soon: things to see and do and food from Budapest!
National Opera House
From the steps of St. Stephen's Basilica
The Christmas market on Vaci Utca
Parliament
A nod to Marissa - Budapest celebrates Hanukkah too!
Alanna at the Christmas market - she was contemplating how those giant ornaments would fit on her Christmas tree.
Santa greets pedestrians on Vaci Utca, the cobblestoned shopping street.
The displays in our hotel:
We were about half the population at the airport on Christmas Ever. Before we took off for Budapest, we entertained ourselves!
Alanna brought me TONS of goodies from home. The best Christmas present ever - food! This is mac and cheese from the Jonesville Store.
Gingerbread muffins, scones, cheese danish, cinnamon buns, rugalah, chocolate chip cookie and an almond horn from John the Baker! And maple syrup (which does not exist in Bulgaria!)
Staples of a healthy diet - instant oatmeal and myoplex bars.
Staples of a less healthy diet - grape jelly for pb&j and BUTTERCREAM from the bakery!
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