(Authored by Maz)
Had a day to wander around Vienna after we saw the Spanish Riding horses - Lippenzanas. They are truly magnificent animals and a pure joy to watch (no pics allowed so no pics to post - bugga). Then we toured thru the royal apartments at the Hofberg Palace before stumbling into a wine and beer festival - couldn't buy a Coke for love nor money. Did a bit more sightseeing around Vienna, then we were both quite tired from the previous 4 weeks on the go so went back to hotel for a rest before returning to the food festival for a multinational feed and some mime / talk with a pair of drunk Austrians.
On to the Metro again next morning from Schonnbrun Station to main station for train to Budapest. The standard of the trains in Europe is very high - even for us plebs in 2nd class. Plenty of leg room, buffet service, clean toilets, on time running, etc.
Found our way to Marriott Hotel to meet other passengers and be taken to ship. We are in Stateroom 230 with a balcony and good beds. We were in Budapest overnight and at 10.30pm we were taken for a sightseeing few laps of the Danube to see the beautiful lights of the city.
Today we had a city tour by bus before a terrific lunch on board then walked back to town for last souvenir shopping to get rid of our 11,210 HuF (Hungarian money - hoofers we call it, but it is actualluy Florints) which cost 50 euros. Hope to ease up on the extensive spending a bit now we are on board and well fed regularly.
Will be attending a night of champagne and dancing tomorrow night at the Lichtenstein Palais Vienna and dining with the Captain on board on thursday night - its hard work but we'll battle on.
David may post some pics later on, we have bought a week of internet for 30 euros, so will have to be making good use of the money spent.
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