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Post by Martyn Moses on Jun 5, 2019 13:02:17 GMT
Hopefully ferries running to the island or is there a bridge ?
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Post by manulike on Jun 5, 2019 14:01:23 GMT
Hopefully ferries running to the island or is there a bridge ? There is a bridge to the island. Think that there is something of a kiddy festival on there are the moment |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 5, 2019 14:23:02 GMT
Whens everyone flying back home ? Anyone in budapest for a few days , i fly back out on friday morning next week
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Post by HL-2019 on Jun 5, 2019 14:46:36 GMT
Hopefully ferries running to the island or is there a bridge ? Yes you can walk over to the island 👍🏼 Also I emailed them and they have confirmed they will definitely be showing the Wales v Croatia game! |
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Post by Frank on Jun 5, 2019 17:15:14 GMT
Hopefully ferries running to the island or is there a bridge ? There is a bridge to the island. Think that there is something of a kiddy festival on there are the moment There are two bridges going to the island |
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Post by manulike on Jun 5, 2019 20:56:20 GMT
CIRCUS - JUST DO IT :+)
It's hard to over stress how much I enjoyed the Budapest State Circus today. I havent laughed so loud in years and the skills of the acrobats would have even impressed our own Master William :+) Best of all, the venue is in the only purpose built stone dome remaining in Europe and it's tiny. Only holds about 800-900. Not a safety net or harness in sight. You will seriously enjoy it.
Monday at 3pm ends 5pm. tickets from £6 to £12.
Failing that, there is an end of year exam for Circus graduates on Wednesday at 3pm. All tickets are only 1000ft. /£3
There is a magnificent swimming pool right in front of it and a gorgeous park as well.
Be sure to take METRO LINE 1 to get there as it is a glorious blast from the past, in its own right :+)
Capital Circus of Budapest Monday 10 June @ 3pm
Fővárosi Nagycirkusz, Budapest.
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Post by majorraglan on Jun 5, 2019 21:53:40 GMT
We were there about 4 years ago, the tram stops right next to the island and you just walk down. There’s plenty of parkland to chill or have a kick about, a pool, hotels and beer. It’s a tidy place to chill out.
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Post by majorraglan on Jun 5, 2019 21:57:59 GMT
There is a bridge to the island. Think that there is something of a kiddy festival on there are the moment There are two bridges going to the island It’s the bridge nearest the Parliament building. There’s a few bars there. www.google.co.uk/maps/@47.5177223,19.0462167,17z?hl=en-gb |
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Post by manulike on Jun 6, 2019 7:10:58 GMT
There are two bridges going to the island It’s the bridge nearest the Parliament building. There’s a few bars there. www.google.co.uk/maps/@47.5177223,19.0462167,17z?hl=en-gb That is one super impressive Parliament building. Not sure if you can tour the inside? The outside is certainly worth a look :+) |
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Post by manulike on Jun 6, 2019 7:17:02 GMT
Is anyone familiar with PECS?
Any not to miss areas?
I know it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and all that, but it's gonna be 29c today, so I don't want to be walking all day...
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Post by welrus on Jun 6, 2019 13:46:27 GMT
Is anyone familiar with PECS? Any not to miss areas? I know it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and all that, but it's gonna be 29c today, so I don't want to be walking all day... No. But I’m on a train to there now, so if you can share any highlights that would be great. |
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Post by welrus on Jun 6, 2019 13:48:22 GMT
That is one super impressive Parliament building. Not sure if you can tour the inside? The outside is certainly worth a look :+) I visited Budapest on the back of Belgrade. I think you need to reserve in advance to get in the Parliament building. Can be done on the day, but when I went I would have needed to come back 4 hours later. |
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Post by manulike on Jun 6, 2019 17:22:07 GMT
Is anyone familiar with PECS? Any not to miss areas? I know it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and all that, but it's gonna be 29c today, so I don't want to be walking all day... No. But I’m on a train to there now, so if you can share any highlights that would be great. OK. With pleasure. This is a tip I got from a local. Enjoyed it thoroughly and there were about 5 people along the route - so obviously not big with tourists... I've never been to Rio, but Pecs also has its very own Jesus Statute atop a hill, with sweeping views of the city, made even more spectacular at dusk, as the sun sets. It's about a mile up hill from the NE corner of the city- called TATTYE PARK. Walk straight past the burial caves (as the girl at the info desk didnt speak a single word of English). Stock up on water from the water fountain though! Past the playground, until you see a road and a cafe. Turn right and it's a further 200m up through some lovely rose bushes. Hay Fever Alert! Going down, you may wish to take the 33 bus from near the cafe. Havas Boldogasszony-templom (on MAPS.ME). it's called "Jezusom Irgalmazz" by the locals. |
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Post by welrus on Jun 6, 2019 18:05:41 GMT
No. But I’m on a train to there now, so if you can share any highlights that would be great. OK. With pleasure. This is a tip I got from a local. Enjoyed it thoroughly and there were about 5 people along the route - so obviously not big with tourists... I've never been to Rio, but Pecs also has its very own Jesus Statute atop a hill, with sweeping views of the city, made even more spectacular at dusk, as the sun sets. It's about a mile up hill from the NE corner of the city- called TATTYE PARK. Walk straight past the burial caves (as the girl at the info desk didnt speak a single word of English). Stock up on water from the water fountain though! Past the playground, until you see a road and a cafe. Turn right and it's a further 200m up through some lovely rose bushes. Hay Fever Alert! Going down, you may wish to take the 33 bus from near the cafe. Havas Boldogasszony-templom (on MAPS.ME). it's called "Jezusom Irgalmazz" by the locals. Thank you. |
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Post by manulike on Jun 6, 2019 20:21:39 GMT
OK. With pleasure. This is a tip I got from a local. Enjoyed it thoroughly and there were about 5 people along the route - so obviously not big with tourists... I've never been to Rio, but Pecs also has its very own Jesus Statute atop a hill, with sweeping views of the city, made even more spectacular at dusk, as the sun sets. It's about a mile up hill from the NE corner of the city- called TATTYE PARK. Walk straight past the burial caves (as the girl at the info desk didnt speak a single word of English). Stock up on water from the water fountain though! Past the playground, until you see a road and a cafe. Turn right and it's a further 200m up through some lovely rose bushes. Hay Fever Alert! Going down, you may wish to take the 33 bus from near the cafe. Havas Boldogasszony-templom (on MAPS.ME). it's called "Jezusom Irgalmazz" by the locals. Thank you. Not on trip advisor? And not easy to find on Google, either... but here is a pic - m.iranypecs.hu/en/info/attractions/mecsek-excursions/crucifix-of-havihegy.html |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 8, 2019 10:56:12 GMT
URGENT: What will the Hungarian currency exchange rate be like over in budapest?
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Post by manulike on Jun 8, 2019 11:18:19 GMT
URGENT: What will the Hungarian currency exchange rate be like over in budapest? At ATM machines it was 362 last few days. Be sure to use the ones attached to BANKS. There are thousands of non attached poorly rated ones! At money changers around 350 |
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Post by Gerwyn on Jun 8, 2019 11:20:28 GMT
Anyone watching game to day in Budapest... tried the bar on the island but not great for the game so heading back into Jewish quarter
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Post by welrus on Jun 8, 2019 11:23:19 GMT
URGENT: What will the Hungarian currency exchange rate be like over in budapest? I don’t know but read on line that it’s better in Budapest than on line. But if your thinking of changing at the airport it will probably be bad. No airports are good for exchanging money. And use a bank not the street booths, some of them are tourist rip off. ATM probably your best, but depends what you bank charges on the card. |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 8, 2019 13:07:50 GMT
I went to the travel agents and debenhems today , and they never had any in so i had to order them in but they wont come in time before my flight. Got told to try a website called travelex and order it to the airport but their rate is 331? Should i not bother and just wait till i get over there ?
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Post by venglos on Jun 8, 2019 13:29:35 GMT
I went to the travel agents and debenhems today , and they never had any in so i had to order them in but they wont come in time before my flight. Got told to try a website called travelex and order it to the airport but their rate is 331? Should i not bother and just wait till i get over there ? |
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Post by venglos on Jun 8, 2019 13:31:30 GMT
I went to the travel agents and debenhems today , and they never had any in so i had to order them in but they wont come in time before my flight. Got told to try a website called travelex and order it to the airport but their rate is 331? Should i not bother and just wait till i get over there ? Bloody heck, I had 2 off Debenhams in Cardiff, last week. |
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Post by venglos on Jun 8, 2019 13:32:17 GMT
Bloody heck, I had 2 off Debenhams in Cardiff, last week. Should read 352 |
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Post by welrus on Jun 8, 2019 13:57:48 GMT
Bloody heck, I had 2 off Debenhams in Cardiff, last week. Should read 352 Don’t take this the wrong way, but can’t believe your having this discussion in the middle of the Croatian match! |
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Post by venglos on Jun 8, 2019 15:53:48 GMT
Don’t take this the wrong way, but can’t believe your having this discussion in the middle of the Croatian match! LOL I'm in work at the moment, got the game on in the background, and in the first half, that was the best place for it. |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 8, 2019 16:55:57 GMT
Don’t take this the wrong way, but can’t believe your having this discussion in the middle of the Croatian match! LOL I'm in work at the moment, got the game on in the background, and in the first half, that was the best place for it. Same haha, im in work too was in and out trying to catch it. So any ideas what i should do then? |
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Post by welrus on Jun 8, 2019 20:10:01 GMT
LOL I'm in work at the moment, got the game on in the background, and in the first half, that was the best place for it. Same haha, im in work too was in and out trying to catch it. So any ideas what i should do then? Well, assuming your flying Monday there’s limited options. Your going to need some money to get from Budapest airport into town so you’ll end up using ATM or exchange at Budapest airport. Nobody knows what that will be but I can’t imagine it will be good. You could get a small amount through travelex and then use atms over here. (Or if there is a eurochange near you could try that online, you can order online and pick up straight away in some branches). Order it earlier next time! |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 8, 2019 20:26:56 GMT
First away day:( very unprepared
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Post by manulike on Jun 8, 2019 20:48:39 GMT
I went to the travel agents and debenhems today , and they never had any in so i had to order them in but they wont come in time before my flight. Got told to try a website called travelex and order it to the airport but their rate is 331? Should i not bother and just wait till i get over there ? You can rest assured that you will be able to use a credit card on all public transport as well as Taxis. Just wait until you get downtown and then change at ATM or money changers |
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Post by Liam Geraghty on Jun 8, 2019 21:08:13 GMT
I went to the travel agents and debenhems today , and they never had any in so i had to order them in but they wont come in time before my flight. Got told to try a website called travelex and order it to the airport but their rate is 331? Should i not bother and just wait till i get over there ? You can rest assured that you will be able to use a credit card on all public transport as well as Taxis. Just wait until you get downtown and then change at ATM or money changers Thank you and everyone for your help, hopefully bump into some of you out there! |
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