Beautiful morning and had breakfast before heading out (around 8:30) to see the cemetery that Wendy had checked out earlier that morning. Through a park that was just waking up and to a walled cemetery that was like a walled park. Lots of birds, trees and shade, benches and a range of monuments. Very peaceful and quiet away from the busy streets. A lady was doing laps in her joggers and tracksuit and we found a nice place in the sun to sit and eat some delicacies from a bakery we’d past on the way. Had to be at the ferry port for 10 so went back , grabbed our bags, checked out, and stopped at Tesco to pick up some stuff for lunch. A short walk under sufferance (heavy packs - except Wendy had her 6kg wheelie thing happening) and down to the river.
On board the hydrofoil and pleasant cruising (although the old airplane seats are falling apart, the engines are noisy and the diesel fumes sneak in now and then) till we got to a lock at Gabckovo. Pulled up in time to fit in with a few other boats and found out that the difference in levels was 17 meters!. An interesting experience as it closed behind us and all the water was pumped/let out and we dropped down 6 stories... We had actually been traveling down a ‘managed’ section of the rier where the river is contained and the water used to generate hydro electricity. Lunch on the ferry and we sailed past Esztergom at 1:55 which was a town old Roman fortresses and ancient library etc. I suppose there are a few of those around this art of the world. The scenery then got a little hilly as we wound our way to Budapest.
Arrived about half an hour late and pulled up to the wharf after an amazing last few minutes of sailing past the city skyline from the vantage point of the river. Keith and Emmy where waiting at the quay! Had to go through passport control and then said gidday and had a big hug, fantastic to see each other on the other side of the world!
On board the hydrofoil and pleasant cruising (although the old airplane seats are falling apart, the engines are noisy and the diesel fumes sneak in now and then) till we got to a lock at Gabckovo. Pulled up in time to fit in with a few other boats and found out that the difference in levels was 17 meters!. An interesting experience as it closed behind us and all the water was pumped/let out and we dropped down 6 stories... We had actually been traveling down a ‘managed’ section of the rier where the river is contained and the water used to generate hydro electricity. Lunch on the ferry and we sailed past Esztergom at 1:55 which was a town old Roman fortresses and ancient library etc. I suppose there are a few of those around this art of the world. The scenery then got a little hilly as we wound our way to Budapest.
Arrived about half an hour late and pulled up to the wharf after an amazing last few minutes of sailing past the city skyline from the vantage point of the river. Keith and Emmy where waiting at the quay! Had to go through passport control and then said gidday and had a big hug, fantastic to see each other on the other side of the world!
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It is amazing,Colin, the way you described the experiences in the Ostblok countries.
But soon ther will be come some very important days . Wendy on the 6 and you Colin om the 12 of june. A lot of concrulations and take a local snaps to celebrate birthdays. We are on monday leaving for a fortnight to the north of Germany to a charming aria with lot of bicycling-possibilities, local dinner and culture. Enjoy your trip.
Jeanne and Geerlof
why didn't I think of suggesting a budaörs református church? Here's the address just in case you would like to visit a suburban church
http://emil.alarmix.org/refbors/
Budaörsi Református Egyházközség, 2040 Budaörs, Clementis L. u. 5. Tel.:+36 23 415 205
These are really interesting folks and very hospitable ....
Gabor és Ilona (Ilona is the Lelkesz/ minister and Gabor was a worker for MTV)
Lovely children too.
Bruce
Hi travellers, we've been enjoying your travel diary very much - so much to take in!
Our news is quite boring in comparison. Catherine & I have finished our pracs - Cath's was a massive 13 weeks, mine only 4. I also had my interview for my rating with the Ed Dept - all went well and I feel very positive about it. Only one more assignment to go and I'm finished - Yay! Graduation on July 20 - will celebrate Melody's 19th b'day on the same day.
Speaking of birthdays - best wishes for Wendy on the 6th and Colin on the 12th. I'm sure that whatever you're doing and wherever you are on those days will make them both very memorable birthdays!
Lovely that you met up with Opa & Emmy - what fun! Cath & Melody have moved into Stringybark to housesit - it well be very quiet here for a few months.
Looking forward to your next instalment,
love Leonie, Dave & girls
I don't know how you are finding time to get to a computer but it is great. Keep the pictures coming as it looks like you are seeing some fantastic scenery. You are certainly not missing anything back at work so have a great time.
From Alice
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