(Written by Tracy; Level: Middle)

　　July 3rd, 2005

　　I am so exhausted…but in a good way. This morning I arrived in Budapest - the capital city of Hungary. This city is truly beautiful…and definitely the hottest city on my trip so far!

　　I guess the highlights of today were just exploring the city’s winding streets and the fab little restaurant where I stopped for a bite to eat.

　　July 4th, 2005

　　It’s around lunchtime on my second day here in Budapest and I have been hanging out with a really funny Australian girl called Alice…it’s been so nice hearing someone else’s travel stories and she really made me laugh.

　　July 5th, 2005

　　Three days gone...its not fair…Budapest is so pretty; I just wish I had more time here. Alice was a bit under the weather this morning, so I headed off to investigate the famous Royal Palace…I’ve got to say that I felt like a bit of a celebrity wandering round the impressive palace grounds…I’ve always wondered how the rich and famous lived.

　　July 6th, 2005

　　Wow! What a day…this morning I soaked up the sunshine whilst walking around the old town and this afternoon I bathed happily in one of Budapest’s famous bathhouses. The city is built over natural mineral water springs – both warm and cool - therefore taking baths is a popular way of relaxing…I wasn’t just having a wash!

　　July 7th, 2005

　　Well, I spent my last day here in Budapest by taking loads of photos of the Danube River and many of its magnificent bridges. I can feel myself ready to cry, as tomorrow I will leave Budapest, its friendly people, fabulous food and my new friend Alice….