The only negative of this trip so far was watching from the ship as Bratislava went by close 
to midnight last night. I will have to wait to put a check in that particular box. The positive of that was that a few of our ne
w friends waited with us to see Bratislava castle. (It wasn’t that tough to convince them really, it is a fun crowd we have managed to find on board.) It was worth the wait. The castle and the town were well lit and made us all smile.
Budapest welcomed us on Christmas Eve with snow and fog, and yet it was still beautiful. We made a quick stop at the Christmas market before a city tour that oriented us t
o what is located where. We are staying for a few extra nights and will be taking in the sights on our own time. There is so much to see and do here. I am looking forward to a much less frantic pace, and sp
ending time in the famous baths here. The fog lifted in time for us to enjoy the final night tour of city lights. Words and photos cannot do this place justice.
I LOVE Budapest. This is by far the most stunning city I have been to in a very long time. Every direction you turn offers another amazing view. At this moment I cannot imagine a better place to spend Christmas with my love. Merry Christmas everybody.
