Diabolical, waking up with backache, headache and bags under the eyes. Having given myself an extra day in Budapest I thought that I had better organize myself well for the next stage of the trip. I have been toying with the idea of finishing here in Budapest but have decided to continue but will jump on a train every now and then as and when a bike on the train is permitted. There are still another 1600km to do and even though I know that I could do it, it has n...

HAPPY 93rd BIRTHDAY to my wonderful Gran! Woke up at 6am, bloody curtains again. Laid in bed for a while planning my day. There was lots to see in Budapest but first breakfast. Decided that I was going to do the tourist bus cos my legs needed a rest. It was bloody cold and windy this morning and having sent all my warm clothes back to Spain I was chilled. I jumped on the bus just as it started to rain and headed out to the Heroes Square. Took photos and then hop...

I started the day by having breakfast with five lovely Dutch people, I love being around Dutch people and always get a kick out of listening to them talk. Today, I would be riding into Budapest, the last leg of Stage 3 of the Danube Cycle Way. Taking the main road it was only 40km away but of course I had to follow the Danube so it was another 85km or so to the outskirts of the city. As I loaded up my bike it started to rain but I set off nevertheless. It procee...