Budapest!

This last weekend, we took our first trip out of Albania to explore this beautiful part of the world.  Budapest, Hungary was our destination and we absolutely loved it!  What a wonderful city.  It didn't hurt that we stayed at a Marriott with clean running hot water to use for Asher's bottles and an H&M next door :)  It's the small things really that make the difference!

After a nice short one hour flight, we arrived in this clean, non-crowded, architecturally appealing city.  Sure we came during the HOTTEST weekend of the year so far, but besides that, we enjoyed the sites as much as we could.

Asher enjoying the very large hotel room - We were very happy with Marriott

The breakfast there was fantastic!!! Bacon, sausage and eggs every day:)

Asher's personal "room"/tent

It actually worked really well for naps and bedtime!



Walking down the street in Pest



I think the name of this building is Budhi Var -
We were told before we went to Budapest what it is, but now I can't remember...



After walking around for awhile - Asher needed a little break.
 We found a park and let his roam around until we were all cooled off and ready for the next walk

Sean and Asher studying the map.



Chain Bridge



 St. Stephen's Basilica - We think :)  We never actually made it into any of the buildings....
just passed by and admired the beautiful architecture from the outside

Stopping for lunch outside of St. Stephen's



Apparently, Asher was so hungry in Hungary that he had to eat the table!
(This sad attempt at a pun is dedicated to Sam B. :) )



In front of the Parliament Building



The Parliament Building from across the Danube River

Hero's Square



We have no idea what this building, or what the next few pictures are.  We were walking through a park and this beautiful castle type structure was a shaded oasis that called out for us to visit.  People were running through sprinklers, and dogs were swimming after ducks in the pond.  I've found it on the map, but it's in Hungarian, so I still don't know what it is - "Vajdahunyad set."

Asher relaxing at the park.

I'm pretty sure this is an art museum :)



Walking down Andrassy ut, a beautiful historical road with tons of incredible buildings lining it.

Again, not sure the name of this beautiful cathedral.  Maybe St. George's Cathedral.
 



View of "Pest" taken from the "Buda" side of the city. 
We could see the Parliament building very well from here.




A castle in Buda

This was our last night in Budapest.  We loved the city, and would love to be posted here one day.

Asher on the plane on our way home from Budapest.  He did very well. 

Thank you to the man who moved and gave us three seats!!