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Post by tod2 on Nov 26, 2012 9:36:58 GMT
Aah! but an interesting aspect of the route Kerouac has sussed, is that as I can only fly into Frankfurt or Munich ( or London if not intending any tours on the continent) with our South African Airways, it means instead of doing the 7hrs from Munich to Paris, I can do it to Budapest........mmmm, could be a nice change.. They used to fly in and out of Paris some years ago, but no more, so every year I get to Germany first.
I only fly our local airline because I upgrade to business class - can't use my 'Voyager Miles' on any other carrier.
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Post by lola on Nov 26, 2012 16:40:29 GMT
I'm just now finding this, bjd. Wonderful!
The shoe memorial, so touching and effective. I love that mysterious double statue with the ?winding sheet. Beautiful photos.
We recently watched the DVD Kontroll, which was fascinating, including the sweet little intro by the subway authorities disclaiming any resemblance to their reality. It left an impression of Budapest that your thread obliterates.
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Post by nycgirl on Nov 30, 2012 4:29:48 GMT
What an incredibly pretty city. You've captured a lot of cool architectural details. Love the view of the rooftops.
Echoing what lola said, the memorial is very poignant.
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Post by bjd on Nov 30, 2012 8:07:07 GMT
Thanks, lola and nycgirl. I'm not sure that I would call Budapest "pretty". A lot of the architecture is rather heavy and monumental, although there are lots of really nice details. But it's definitely a very pleasant place to wander around. And given the amount of restoration going on, I suppose there will be more changes over the next years.
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Post by mossie on Nov 30, 2012 8:17:31 GMT
The vast amount of restoration going on is thanks to the European Union, they are paying for big works to the metro system as well.
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Post by bjd on Nov 30, 2012 9:35:32 GMT
There was a lot of restoration going on privately too -- all those doors being repainted, for example. And on Andrassy Utca, that big street with rather large houses, you could see the difference between those that had been restored to become consulates or office or whatever and those that were still in bad shape.
I would think the EU pays for infrastructure and perhaps public buildings rather than private ones. Although perhaps there are grants available for private owners? Do you know, Mossie?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2012 13:49:54 GMT
There is actually a huge amount of information like this on the net if anybody can possibly wade through it all.
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Post by mossie on Dec 2, 2012 20:36:23 GMT
I think the EU money leaks out into private hands, by fair means or foul.
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Post by lugg on Jan 19, 2013 17:37:24 GMT
Bjd - just reading this for the first time. Your report is so interesting and your photographs are all spectacular but if I had to choose one standout it is the gut wrenching memorial on the Danube to the Hungarian Jews killed in WW2. I was intrigued by the shoes and looked up info re the memorial , reports state that about 10-15K Jewish people were forced to take off their shoes before they were shot on the banks of the river , as shoes were valuable commodities. I also really appreciated the views of the Houses of Parliament and as others have said the Museum of Decorative Arts is intriguing . Another city on my wish list.
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