Billy and Bobby Go Abroad

BUDA-pest !

Our first grand viewing of the historic Blue Danube (Insert “An der Schönen Blau Donau by Straus). Also, our introduction to Christmas Markets in 2026. We’d been seeing the set-up for the markets in previous cities, but this was our first real thing.

The first night we walked through the city, and came to the Danube. We had an incredible view across the expanse of the river, of what used to be the Buda part of the city (Used to be two cities Buda and Pest). Two buildings dominated the sea of lights: the Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion. One of the most awe-inspiring views of the trip. We walked north along the river and passed the Parliament Building, another incredible detailed building (several nights later, we crossed the Danube to get a larger view of the Parliament Building- our featured photo).

While in the city, we enjoyed lots of beautiful buildings, cheesecake, some historical sites/statues (lots of Hapsburg history in Hungary), bookstores, and attending church with old Boston church friends.

these plants are all over and are vibrant in the cold weather.
SUNSHINE
it is a strange joy to sing and worship the Lord in a foreign language. Not knowing what you are singing but feeling unified and a part of something as you do it alongside other believers.
bad picture — but the street parking in Budapest was crazy — these lines are on teh sidewalk. the cars just have to hop the curb.
Cheesecake & coffee !! & cards !
Shoes on the Danube Bank — a memorial to the Jews who were murdered in WWII. specifically the Hungarian jews who were marched down to the river bank, asked to take off their shoes (so they could be reused), and shot into the river.

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