Baths

Today Alexandra and her mother and I went to the Szechenyi Baths in the park - a combination of a pool and a summer palace and grand Roman or Turkish baths. Wandering from room to room, dipping in and out of warm and then cold pools, sitting in tiled benches... The whole thing was absolutely amazing. If you end up in Budapest, I highly, highly recommend a trip there!
Pictures to follow, I promise!

Hello From Budapest!

Alexandra, her mother and I have met up in Budapest, and already our Europe adventure has started. We have visited the cathedral on the hill and walked over the Danube and climbed the towers of St Stephen's Basilica. Later today we are going to the outdoor baths, which is apparently one of the things we must do while we're here! I love this city, the shining domes and glittering tiled roofs and the beautiful accented language. Have you been to Budapest? What did you think?

Budapest and Beyond!

Tomorrow I leave at some early hour for Orly and then to Budapest to meet the amazing Alexandra for our trip 'round the world (well, Europe).  I'm incredibly excited, but in that excitement is the scariness of leaving my family for more than three weeks and the challenge of fitting all my stuff in a carry-on bag.  However, The Hairpin (one of my favourite websites ever) recently featured a question thing on how to pack and what to pack for a Europe trip much like ours.  While I might not be packing any rompers and skorts because, um, I don't own any (my little sister does - maybe I can borrow hers?  Probably not), I am taking skirts and tank-tops and my one pair of shorts with me, and hoping to God that this limited wardrobe will last me this long without getting stained or torn or otherwise destroyed.  Also, you can wash things in foreign cities, right?
Guys - posting will be somewhat erratic for the next three weeks but I'll be back with pictures and happiness and a whole lot of stories.
Alexandra - see you tomorrow!