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Buda. Today I walked around the west side of the Danube and enjoyed the castle and the surrounding area. After a 4€ continental breakfast and a call or two home I set off with the intention of catching a hop-on hop-off bus. After a few talks with the folks trying to flog bus tickets on this the usual route. They wanted 40$ for the privilege of sitting on the bus with the other sweaty tourists and seeing the sights at 60kms an hour. I relieved them of one of their maps and walked the route instead. All the landmarks were on there with a brief description, which was about as much as I was prepared to know. I planned on getting a guided walking tour with my massive windfall when I got to the castle. A quick trip across the "Chain Bridge" (so called because of the massive bike-like chains used for stability) and I was in Buda. The castle sits on top of quite a steep hill and has a wall running around it and some houses inside and some important buildings like churches and the beer palace. I am assuming not in that order. The baroque castle is chocked full of bronze and stone statues mounted on every wall and public area. Usually of a cranky looking Hun with a big curvy sword. So about the guide. Not one to be found. Usually there are heaps of these pests (must catch the bus across) asking if I am interested in their business. Not one. Should have taken the bus and I would not have a heat rash on my crack and sunburn! Serves me right. Anyhow, on the way back down the hill I was taking a few back roads and I stumbled upon a motorcycle shop. Perfect. I dashed in and bought some more chain oil and looked around for a while until the AC cooled me off enough. Back across the river and an awkwardly paced stroll back to Budapest VI. After a shower and a bit of internetting I headed out again to find a meal. I was really hoping for a better feed than the previous nights effort and asked the man at the front desk for advice. It was good advice too. I had a good sized meal and it was a much better dining experience than last nights cardboard Kiev. Whilst having dinner I tried to figure out where I am heading next. Vienna it is.
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