River Cruise Day 7, Budapest

We had such a whirlwind day in Budapest.  We awoke early in the morning for our city tour which started on the river boat cruising along the Danube then ending in a motor coach for a more close up look at some sites.  We came back to the boat in the afternoon for a quick lunch then mother and I headed out to a horse farm about a half hour away from the city.  We took a quick horse pulled wagon ride around the farm then watched an amazing show where the riders performed all kinds of neat tricks on horse back.  Mother said that the Hungarians are expert horseman and I guess she was right.  I've never seen anything like it.  We then took a night tour along the Danube in our river boat to see the city of Budapest lit up at night.

This is the Parliment building that we saw from the River early this morning.

This is Paprika drying outside a window.  Once it is dried enough they will bring it in and grind it into powder.

This is Fisherman's Bastion.

This is Matayas church.  The roof is covered in porcelain tiles made in Hungary

On top of Fisherman's Bastion we had a great view of Parliment.

This is part of Hero's Square it serves as a monument for the hero's of Hungary

More Hero's square

The following photos were taken of our tour of the horse farm

They demonstated several war tricks used in ancient times they rode by and shot targets with bows and arrows and they also threw spears into the targets.  It was quite impressive

They are showimg here the horses sitting down. Often times the military soldiers would use their horse as a seat to rest on.  

This female rider demonstrated several dressage movements while riding side saddle.  Then her horse piroutted around this circular stand.  

This man rode standing up on two horses in the back and three horse in the front as they went around the ring in a full gallop. They say only the castion (Hungaria horseman) can do this.

Here are some night views of Budapest. That is the Royal Palace behind us.

Parliment lit up at night was breath taking.

Tomorrow we leave our ship and head off to the hotel for our extension here in Budapest.  Can't wait  to explore more of this city.