Ladee's Travels

Pécs (pronounced like pashe) is an old city with ancient Roman ruins. The city was destroyed by Ghengis Khan and his buds, rebuilt, and then destroyed by the Turks. And rebuilt again.  We docked along the Danube at Kalocsa and then took an hour and 45 minute bus ride through farmland and forest. We toured several spots and then has a wine sampling lunch. Our return trip took us through more farmland to return to the ship at Mohacs.  Here is the sample from the day: Farmland Businesses in Pécs.  Our daily dose of church along with an organ concert.  There is a large plaza in the center of the city.  A pedestrian walkway with shops and cafes.  We finished the tour with lunch at a wine cellar restaurant. No complaints about a midday meal that starts with a glass of bubbly. This was called champagne and I caught some story about not enough sugar to be sparkling wine and so it was bubbly champagne. Well, if that is what it is called, pour a glass for me!! Ladee ...

This is a place holder for a set of photographs of the most amazing sight my eyes have seen. Budapest lit at night, with the bridges and the grand stately buildings magnificently displayed. "Thank You!" To the Captain for taking us on the drive-by while the Blue Danube waltz filled the air.  Ladee "There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign." Robert Loui s Stevenson

We were up early today to meet our bus for the city tour.  I must mention that the early morning sail-in was beautiful.  We drove through the city. The memorial to the unknown soldier was our first stop.     After touring the low and flat side of Pest, we wound up the hill to see the sights. Here is the daily dose of church views.  The view from the top and some Transylvania street vendors.     We toured more, had snacks and then returned to the ship. After a light lunch, several of us gathered to walk over to the market and the shopping street. This is the entrance. (Elizabeth and Jane, it's an Aldi's!!  See the blue sign!) This is a view of the pedestrian only shopping street. The name of the street is Váci utca. It is pronounced vatsy utsa.  We are docked until about 10:30. The Captain is then going to do a drive by so that we can take photos of the city lit at night. I can hardly contain my excitement! Ladee "There are no foreig...