HOPE travels

Today was such a good day! I slept in a little, had breakfast, then went and looked inside St. Stephens Basilica (beautiful huge church). I went and found a local coffee shop on a side street, which equals cheaper coffee. Here, its all espresso and cappuccinos, but I want to have a coffee that lasts longer so I have to be very specific when asking for Americanos. They probably think I am crazy. I sat there and journaled for a while. Then I walked around the Pest side of Budapest for hours. I went and saw Parliment which is tremendous and ate lunch (side note: I have discovered a new delicious dish. I call it apple bread. What is this apple bread you ask? Well let me tell you. Its when you take a bite of apple then a bite of bread and chew together. I think it is fabulous) in the park infront of a peculiar statue. Peculiar because it had Athena, Poisidon, Hades, and Hera sitting at the bottom, but on top was a man that looked eastern european in what looked like clothing from the 17 or 18 century. Maybe it was their rendition of Zeus... I walked to the Great Synagogue which my tour book told me, it was huge and full of history. Then I headed to the train station and on my way there I ran into Liz and Matt who were also going to the train station. I met them on the walking tour, they are the ones who had been traveling since the end of June. I bought my train ticket for Prague today. Only 5300 forints or 26 US dollars! I leave tomorrow afternoon and I happen to be on the same train as a Liz. So tonight I was going to go out and have some drinks, but it is raining and chilly, so I think I will stay in and rest. Good night all