Had a langos (big garlicy pancake covered in raw onion) for breakfast followed by the worst coffee I've ever had. A great start to the day.
It was only about 175km ride into Budapest but was still a tough ride. The road surface was much better than we'd seen for ages. Single lane and mad passing moves the whole way. The old bike can still hit the 100mph when asked.
The civic pride in Hungary is a pleasure to see. Compared with Bulgaria and Romania this place is so much cleaner. Nothing was finished in the last 10 or so countries we'd ridden through. We rode into Pest, eastern side of the river and searched for a hotel........ cheap of course.
Couldn't find one and had to settle for an Ibis.... ugly little boxes for rooms. But did have underground secure parking (for a cost!). By the time we'd showered and changed, watched a bit of le tour, we were hanging for a beer, so did the right thing and had a few. Then off for goulash (?, spelling.....) and some lecco (Hungarian sausage type stew) , all very nice. Bed.
Budapest, along with Istanbul, Damascus, Capaddocia and Aleppo are on the list for return visits with Joan.
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