Saturday, May 07, 2005

from the "hair of the dog for Herr Murray" dept.

A quick morning post.

It's about 10:30am here at the Hotel Apri. My wifi antenna continues to be a good purchase as it dangles out the window and keeps me connected.

Peter and I met up last night around 10. We headed do the shopping area of the city and found a dandy place to eat. I had a massive plateful of goulash for only 8 euro. Beer was 2.

We strolled around for a bit, and then stopped in for a couple of pints at a decent little Irish bar. Tal Bachman was on the stereo, and a pretty Austrian lass was serving the perfect pints.

It's still tough getting used to the smoke -- there are no wonderful laws banning smoking public places. I reek.

Breakfast this morning was the typical European fare: a selection of meats and cheeses avec coffee and OJ. It's included in the room rate (scared to ask!)... and nothing is better than a handy and "free" breakfast.

Our mission today: pick up our van, which will serve as home for the next couple of weeks. And then head to the airport to pick up the rest of the gang.

Tonight we are heading to Peter's mom's place for a little celebration. And then out to a nice dinner downtown.

Tomorrow, Sunday, we load up the van and head to Budapest.

Pictures to come tonight, I hope.

Cheers!

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