Last weekend it was off to Budapest, to experience another weekend of the Christmas spirit with the locals of the city. We had a Saturday afternoon flight and arrived at about 8pm for a 24 hour sprint through the city! We don't really mind the quick weekend as we really just walk around the historic district and the christmas markets and 1-1.5 days is all we need!We stayed at one of the first easyHotels, a super-efficient room that looks like the inside of their airplanes. It is all we needed with a really comfy bed for €30.
That first night, we wandered around the town and market, took some pics, had some mulled wine, and ate at a winery who recently opened a cool cellar restaurant in the city.
The markets were very local and we were some of only a handful of american's we saw in the market, so it was cool to get the local flavor. Also, compared to Prague's slightly commercial market, the goods sold here were all certified by a board for handcraft and locally made; so we naturally picked up a few trinkets for our place. 
The next morning we walked to the Buda side of the river up to the castle, visited the museum, and walked back to the market. It was a very pleasant day.
After visiting the market again, we learned the airport was on strike and we were worried about our flight and getting to work the next morning. We were a bit nervous that we'd miss the week of work if the airport was closed, but we found out we were okay, so went back and enjoyed some more mulled wine to stay warm! It was another great weekend, but if we had to choose again, it would be an easy nod to Prague, whose history, colorful buildings and architecture, and cheaper prices take the cake! Off to Munich tomorrow! Yippee!!!
Merry christmas everybody! We miss you!
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