We went sightseeing on uncovered bus today. We are going to get suntans because it is a real scorcher outside.
There are some beautiful buildings of old and new, sculptures, art work and an excellent selection of humans to watch.
The tour bus guide and driver were not particularly friendly, but we hear it’s because people are cranky due to the hotter than normal weather.
Honestly, this may be one of the least friendly cities I have ever visited. Smiles are in short demand and people in general have a down trodden attitude.
In looking around, I could not help but notice there was were many mentally and physically challenged individuals, homelessness is everywhere, mattresses lay on the open sidewalks, guards stand at doors to keep loiters out, we saw one person laid flat out on the sidewalk sound asleep during the day, vagrants are hanging around restaurant tables hoping to find some food left for them to grab, the smell of pee is worse than San Francisco and trash is thrown down everywhere. No one cares. They just throw it down and walk on.
Some of the amazing buildings are in desperate need of renovation before they crumble to the ground. It is surely disheartening to see.
We did see a few buildings that were getting a facelift, but way too many more that need it. Han said they are not getting enough support from the EU. It definitely does not go unnoticed.
We had a somewhat expensive late lunch at the “New York Cafe” and is said to be the most beautiful cafe in the world, in which I would have to agree. Lunch was lovely, however a but overpriced for what you are served, so you are definitely paying for the atmosphere and privilege of eating there. Taking photos of such elegant, a bit over the top restaurant was fun. We were running (not really running) all over after our lunch snapping great pics.
http://www.newyorkcafe.hu/main-page.html?lang=en
We had a leisurely walk back to the hotel, jumped into a cold shower and relaxed for the evening to ready ourselves for another day in the sun.
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