A River Runs Through It

Every time we crossed the Elisabeth Bridge, we passed numerous tourists taking photos of the river, or of their significant others leaning against the railing, with the Danube flowing indifferently beneath and the Budapest skyline as backdrop. Crossing the Danube became a daily journey, and each time, whether at night or during the day, the scene was different. I never got the night-time photo I wanted, but I could not stop trying.







Budapest is divided in half by the Danube, with Buda being on one side and Pest on the other. Our hotel was on the
Buda side, where many of the historical sites are located. Pest is more bustling, with shops and cars and hordes of tourists. We loved being on the quieter side of the river.






(The Danube and Budapest from atop Castle Hill.)



(Another shot from Castle Hill. This view is addictive!)



(Having crossed the river, on our way into Pest to see TOSCA at the opera house, we we saw the full moon rising over the city.)