Our guided walking tour of Budapest was an unforgettable experience, with Alexandra as our passionate guide. We explored iconic sites like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Parliament Building, and learned about Hungarian history. The tour ended with a delightful lunch and a delicious chimney cake.
We took the train from Esztergom to Budapest, which was a great decision despite the rain. The train was packed with school kids on some weekend adventure.
A day for the unexpected. We unexpectedly had a chance to see the Esztergom Basilica and enjoy the rich countryside of Slovakia .
It was a whirlwind of gravel paths and cobblestone roads as we traversed the Hungarian countryside, with our bikes taking us from Gyor to Komarno.
We arrived in Gyor, a charming city with a rich history. We stayed in a former monastery and were surprised to find AC in our room. We also did some laundry and enjoyed a delicious dinner at a nearby restaurant.
We took an alternate route to Bratislava via Schloss Hof, the largest country palace in Austria. We arrived at 10 AM and felt like we had the place all to ourselves. We wandered the palace and the extensive gardens, which were breathtaking. I took a lot of video, but some settings got changed on the camera, making the video for the rest of the day appear washed out.
Today’s ride from Vienna to Bas Deutsch-Altenburg was a pleasant 46km journey along the Danube cycle path. Despite the flat terrain, the path was mostly paved, making it an easy ride for us. As we settled in for the night, we enjoyed the peaceful ambiance of the town and took a stroll through the local park.
Our day in Vienna started early with a visit to St. Stephan’s Cathedral, where we lit candles for our grandchildren and explored the beautiful public areas. After a short Uber ride to Schonbrunn Palace, we enjoyed an informative guided tour of the historic site, followed by a leisurely stroll through the vast gardens.
We set out from our hotel to Vienna on another 90+ km day, navigating through Krems and joining the Danube cycle path for a peaceful ride.