Day 2 - Budapest and on to Vienna

Today was spent on a bus and walking tour of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The city has many architectural wonders, including castles, cathedrals, war monuments and government buildings. Much of the city was bombed in World War II, so much of the rebuilding has been replications. Budapest is actually a good-sized city with much to see and do. Over 1/3 of the population of Hungary lives within its confines.
Today was a memorial day for Hungary so we were able to see a military wreath-laying at the Heroes Plaza. Then we went higher to the Buda side to view the city from above and marvel at the restored St. Matthias cathedral.
After lunch we set sail for Vienna -- a trip that will take 10 hours. So the afternoon was spent basking in the sun on the open upper deck was the river rolled by, enjoying an apple strudel making demonstration by the head chef and pastry chef, with a sample at the end.

Tonight we will sleep while the ship continues on to Vienna, arriving there in the morning.

(Internet connection has been erratic today, so this blog will be short.) But, more to come...