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A modern addition to 'Pro Patria Mortuis' monument on Egyetem tér in Budapest.

A bar in the 8th district of Budapest.

The monument to Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Budapest. She was loved by Hungarians, and they named many things after her, including that white bridge behind. She had very long and abundant hair, and it took at least two hours for her to 'wash & go'. She used this time to learn foreign languages, Hungarian among them.

The figures of ice skaters on the wall of indoor ice rink at Ferenc Puskás Stadium built between 1948 and 1953 and named after Hungary's greatest footballer.

What a great thick fog we have for New Years eve this season! Just a few images from around Raday utca.

This Sunday we had lovely fog in Budapest. It was almost autumn like, although it is December.

The most popular Budapest tram line — No. 2 — got Christmas makeover with flashy trams. The tram runs along the Danube (so it's not only fun for passers-by with their cameras on, the passengers have the view too), and takes you right to Christmas markets on Vörösmarty tér and this year on Fővám tér too, right across from Central Market Hall. Happy whatever does not offend you, don't eat too much.

In 1945 retreating German army have blown all bridges across Danube paralysing the life of Budapest. A pontoon bridge laid soon afterwards was not enough, and at some point it couldn't be used at all because of icepacks on the Danube.

The Budapest public transport company BKV continues its boat service on the Danube. At 400 forints (1,5 Euro) per person (and also per bike, and a dog) it is a great alternative to pricy tourist boats. And with colder weather it is at last not so crowded as an Indian train, and one can actually enjoy the ride.

The boat runs from Rákóczi bridge to Rómaifürdő baths with many stops in between. See the route and the times at BKV site.

Pad Thai Wokbar opened this summer next to Basilica is a nice change from greasy fast foods, although it is also fast in serving food to the customers.

The food is prepared right in front of you with fresh ingredients. It is a typical Thai cuisine (in its European version): noodles or rice with thin slices of meats and vegetables with a sauce.

In the menu, there are also Asian soups and salads, nicely fresh and crunchy.