Budapest, Hungary…the historic sights along the Danube are illuminated at night allowing me to do a double take at this wonderful city. The sound of live bands at cafes become the soundtrack for the amazing view and people waltz in the open air dance halls that some parks become after dark. I really am enchanted with Hungary and the traditional goulash, stroganoff, and strudel on every menu just adds to the appeal!

I am sitting at an orange and yellow canopied cafe along the banks of Budapest’s prized river and soaking up the sights. My dinner of Sirloin Stroganoff with amazing dumpling like noodles brings me back to my childhood…delicious! It hits the spot like some kind of comfort food.

A stroll allows me to thrill at the view and it’s all I need to end this first day in Hungary!