Anya and Willow

This made me laugh pretty hard. This is how the girls signed the Castle Bran guestbook.
Dinner, Shopping, and Cousin Silliness

Eli is one of Éowyn's favorite people, can you tell?
Pilvax was a stunning Hungarian restaurant in old town Brasov with some of the best food I've ever had, and sublime service. What a joyful Czytaj więcej
Another run in Brașov

Took another opportunity to get out for a run in Brasov. This time I ran through the park past the city center to the oldest neighborhoods.
Afterwards I got a Kürtős kalács to refuel. - Sean
The Black Church

It's not as mysterious as it sounds. There was a large fire in Brasov and the church was one of the few things that didn't burn, but some of the exterior was blackened.
The inside is bright and airy Czytaj więcej
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae

Biserica Sfântul Nicolae, or the Church of St. Nicholas, is a captivating architectural gem located in the heart of Brasov, Romania. This medieval church, with its striking Gothic-style design, Czytaj więcej
Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Jake asked a taxi driver where he would take friends for dinner, so we left old town to find this place.
On the way, we saw lots of fancy old houses just waiting to be restored to splendor.
The Czytaj więcej
Sinagoga Beth Israel

Synogogue and Holocaust memorial. 750,000 Romanian Jews were killed in WWII. This memorial names all of the men, women, and children from Brasov.
The Synagogue in Brasov, situated in the heart of Czytaj więcej
Romanian District

Old Town is German. We walked over to take a look at the Romanian district nestled right at the base of the mountains.
There was a flock of birds circling and circling around the cemetery.
The Czytaj więcej
On the Way to Jake and Sabina's

They had a really cool place in old town with exposed brick and beams, and a very unusual entry passageway into the courtyard with bookcases and such.
Our Brasov AirBnB

It's very plain (socialist era) on the outside, but it was a large and very comfortable apartment - one of our favorites.
We couldn't figure out how to get the shower to be more than slightly not Czytaj więcej
Goodbyes

Saying goodbye for now! Loved this time with family!
The Party's Over

We (Jack and Pam) are heading back to the States today. It's been a wonderful adventure with our children and grandchildren. They watched over and guided us through 17 days of sightseeing and Czytaj więcej
Arad

We stopped part way through our train trip to Budapest. Thank goodness, because Romanian trains are sllloooow and even long ones don't have a dining car or potable water, so we were woefully Czytaj więcej
Lodging: Arad Hotel Iris

Hotel Iris is situated in Arad near Reconcilierii Square and the historical centre. It offers accommodation with air conditioning, cable TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. There are 2 restaurants with Czytaj więcej
Leaving Romania, Heading for Hungary

Yet another border crossing! Ready to experience another country. We've loved Romania more than expected.
The people, the food, the countryside!
One interesting thing of note is that only a few Czytaj więcej
Hungarian Public Transport

We had heard that the Budapest public transport may be the prettiest in Europe and so far it hasn't disappointed.
Many of the escalators are wood (I googled to confirm).
M2 is the oldest subway line Czytaj więcej
Budapest AirBnB

3 stories up with no elevator, but we're right in the heart of the Astoria neighborhood with the Great Synogogue on the other side. It's very quiet up here.
Also we have chandeliers above our beds.
Exploring Astoria in Budapest

Our neighborhood is right in the heart of Budapest!
Feelin' Like High Rollers

Forints make you feel like a millionaire...
Tea sets

When we were in Budapest going to the ferris wheel we saw a bunch of tea sets - Éowyn
Ferris wheel

We went on a ferris wheel when we went on it my phone died so I couldn't get some pictures of the inside from the ferris wheel but I got some pictures from the outside of the ferris wheel you can see Czytaj więcej
Budapest 360

We hopped on this ferris wheel to get an overview of the city! We timed it perfectly to enjoy the sunset.
They also have a neat circular map so you can get your bearings.
Lodging: Bright 2 BR & AC Apt - Astoria

Enjoy our spacious, quiet & casual 2-bedroom apartment. You'll be right in the heart of Budapest, close to all the major sights.
Upon request we organize your airport transport both ways for a fair Czytaj więcej
Walking Tour of Budapest

We were on the Pest side for this tour.
Budapest, the heart-stealing capital of Hungary, is nestled on the banks of the majestic Danube River, with the hilly Buda district on one side and the flat Czytaj więcej
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