Christmas Eve

             Andrassy Ave was completely deserted. This pic was taken around 20:00

                                   No dancing tonight :(

     Not my favorite Christmas Eve meal, but it was better than chocolate and chips back at the flat.

                Anyone up for a root canal?? Only place opened on Christmas Eve!

Probably the worst day of the year possible for a tourist to be in Budapest. By 14:00, all stores, markets, restaurants, attractions, and public transportation shuts down. I found myself googling in our flat, "What is a tourist to do in Budapest on Christmas Eve?". The answer: Nothing. Food options are LIMITED! We trekked along Andrassy Ave. and found one or two spots open, but we ended up at the Oktogon and had Turkish food! What else?! 

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Christmas Markets

                                          Vienna

                                             Prague

                                 Kaiserpunsch from Vienna

                           Kurtos Kalacs (available in Prague and Budapest)

                                Streudels-they taste good cold!

                                  Beautiful glass ornaments

                                         Budapest

I can't think of anywhere else I rather be on Christmas, but roaming these beautiful markets. The tastes, sights, and sounds will have you head over heels. After six years of traveling for Christmas and my birthday, this is definitely on the top of my list. :)
Prague: Honey Wine and I enjoyed the Langos (fried dough topped with garlic, ketchup, and grated cheese) but you're gonna have some kickin garlic breath!
Vienna: Hands down best place to shop for ornaments. Best part is that the stands are color coordinated (I stuck with the snow white ornaments!) After strolling around numerous markets, the only market we were able to find Kaiserpunsch (best punsch!) was at the Rathausplatz market. Side Trip: The Salzburg Christmas market in the center of town had the best wurst and sauerkraut.
Budapest: Head to Vorosmarty Square. Kurtos Kalacs (cylinder shaped pastry coated in cinnamon sugar, vanilla, or walnuts) and the Streudels. The hot cherry beer was also a notable drink.

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Upcoming Trips

Can't wait to spend my birthday in Vienna this year. My last trip to Australia only covered New South Wales  (Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne). I'm heading back in March to Brisbane and the Reef! 

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