Here we are back from our trip to Budapest (Pictures to follow) To be honest I went with a rather closed mind thinking it would be a dark foreboding grey country with a large communist hangover. And...... I was wrong.
It's a vibrant colourful country with a very Paris-like feel to it. Lot's of cafe culture in spite of the cold (Blankets are provided by the cafe owners for those sitting outside!)
We stayed at the Intercontinental on the river Danube, smack in the centre of Budapest. Lovely place. I remarked to Carla how ironic that she worked for them and was now back there as preferential guest. Great step up for her methinks!
As for the accommodation. Well, Carla's colleague put us up on Saturday evening and to say I was blown away by the size of the apartment was an understatement. The ceilings are at least 20 feet high inside all built in a building that's in the region of 80-90 years old (Complete with bullet holes from the 1956 uprising!) so when the time comes for the move, it will be exciting choosing the right apartment.
The work life balance seems to be pretty good too. Less hours or less stress. Good opportunities for travel in the local area's too.
All in all an enjoyable experience which has fuelled the desire to go out there.
As for the Knowledge? Well the CBT is this Wednesday the 20th so wish me luck!
Oh, I nearly forgot. What am I listening to whilst writing this? Well it could only be one thing seeing as the two places are only 120 miles apart and so similar..
SO you went to Hungary, but did you go hungry? - How was the food?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you liked it there. Was Carla of the same opinion? Less work and less stress -sounds good to me.
And of course good luck for Wednesday. Are you practising?
Food is HEAVY.... Lots of pork and chicken and cream. Cream with everything... That said you can get light meals but you have to search for them! Us? go hungry?? Never!
ReplyDeleteI'm not allowed to practice. The first time I set eyes on my new bike will be at the test centre! due to this Compulsory Basic Training. It's a bit of a pain! I'll be training this weekend then the real thing proper starts on Monday..
Hi Nick , New reader here ,Really loveing what i have read .
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and Carla had a lovely time .I always had the same thought as you that Budapest was a dull and almost sad place ,But after hearing your story i think i may like to visit too.
Good luck with Wednesday i'm sure you will do really well.
love Janey x
Thanks Janey much appreciated!It was indeed a great visit. If you and the guys hang on until next year then you can come and visit us!
ReplyDeleteGlad your enjoying the blog. I'm trying to keep it entertaining!