(Backup) After arriving in Budapest I've decided mean people suck

  After my visit to communist museum I figured people who lived under harsh conditions and through war must be hardened from their experiences and that's why so many people in Prague were rude. 

  Then I came to Budapest. During world war 2 they were bombed like crazy they have been occupied by the Germans and the Russians and before that Turks before that invaded by Mongolia . Yet from  the moment we got off the plane we were greeted with the most hospitable friendly faces. The cab driver was amazing and he  gave us a history tour on our ride. He was so excited to tell us about Hungarian wines and how great they are. He pointed out the communist block buildings and explained how they were built in a hurry to accommodate the people who returned home after the war. They are tall dark rather ugly buildings. But the history behind them is interesting. 

    Everyone we have met has been exceptionally warm and friendly and when you smile... get this.. they smile back at you. I even got some winks and some smiles are so warm if I had a little less sense I would just stop and give hugs to strangers. 

   The city is a mix of ancient, some run down and some preserved and modern all in one big harmonious package. Everything is electic and mesmerizing but wherever you look it's like a new piece of candy for your eyes. Something new something old ,your mind doesn't rest. In other places you are captivated by all the old cobble stone streets and castles and cafes but here there is a different element that leaves you feeling you can never see it all. 

   The apartment I rented is amazing! A cool mix of vintage and artful decorations bring life to the tall ceilings . Old windows with beautiful bronze knobs open wide to let the sounds of the hustle and bustle of the people below us , smells of Hungarian goulash with spicy paprika and warm bread fill the air. It's absolutely beautiful ! 

  Oh travel how I love you! You open my heart and my mind and make me want to live forever! Never could I tire of seeing all this earth has to offer or tire of the beautiful smiling faces that fill it.