December 01, 2005
Leaving Hungary
(Day 284) It's fun being spontaneous, and being that way is incredibly easy when my whole life fits into two medium sized backpacks. There's nothing more liberating than coming to a decision on the spot and acting on it. For example, when I opened my eyes this morning and felt I had had enough of Budapest, well, I guess that means I'm leaving Hungary today.
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November 28, 2005
Ice Skating in Budapest
(Day 283) "Where've you been?" is a common icebreaker when getting to know other backpackers. I'm beginning to dread that question. Naming all the places I've visited is becoming a real mouthful. From now on, I'm just going to say, Australia, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
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November 27, 2005
Szechenyi Baths
(Day 282) Showering on the road isn't always convenient. Sometimes water pressure is too low, sometimes the knob for hot water doesn't appear to work. Overnight journeys are the worst. I have yet to ride a train equipped with anything more than a simple faucet to wash my face in. Over the months, I'm sure I've accumulated a fair amount of grime. And so, I've decided to dedicate this day to bathing...
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Queen of the Danube
(Day 281) Budapest is a fusion of two cities separated by the Danube - Buda on the river's west banks and the larger Pest to the east. Like many formerly Soviet influenced capitals, capitalism and commerce have spread like wildfire, yet the city manages to retain much of its culture and history. Studded with World Heritage, it's often dubbed 'Queen of the Danube'.
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