Pilsen, Prague, Budapest and Bratislava....

We need to try and keep up here...our pictures are running away with us. We have now decided to do blog-combo deals. Four cities for the price of one!
We had ten days in these cities and they were quite beautiful. We went to Pilsen for one reason only...the Pilsen Urquell brewery. This is where the beer we all enjoy and love, the Pils, was born and raised. We did the obligatory tour and were quite impressed with it!
Prague was gorgeous. The main square was probably one of the prettiest we've seen. I think all of those tourism dollars have done the city well!
Budapest was also quite spectacular! Not as busy with tourists and as a result not as restored. However, still some of the most amazing buildings we've seen. We're beginning to get a little 'catherdraled out' so to speak. Every city has dozens of them, and after a while they all begin to look the same. But, St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest was our absolute favourite. Just stunning. We also found a hostel here for six euros each a night! We had to share the room with ten other people, but still...can't beat a twelve euro sleep! Too bad Mike's pocket was picked at the train station. Bye bye wallet! That was a sad moment for us.
And finally, Bratislava. The weekend getaway for all the Viennese. It is a quaint, small city with lots of little cafes, laneways and cute shops. We only spent one night in the city but, if we had a little more money, would have liked to spend more time. Next day, we hopped on a express boat back to Vienna, back to Eggendorf and straight to the local 'gasthaus' for some schnitzel and beer!