Took this photo from the cable car itself.
There's a neat little observation deck up there (and one above that one). It's quite high up, not sure exactly how high, but my ears popped during the ascent.
Location:Croatia
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Dubrovnik cable car
Decided to take the cable car to the top of Srd mountain to get a good overview of Dubrovnik old city. Perfect sunny weather.
Took this photo from the cable car itself.
There's a neat little observation deck up there (and one above that one). It's quite high up, not sure exactly how high, but my ears popped during the ascent.
Took this photo from the cable car itself.
There's a neat little observation deck up there (and one above that one). It's quite high up, not sure exactly how high, but my ears popped during the ascent.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's old city and the surrounding area are really, really, rediculously good looking, very charming, and captivating from the instant I saw it. The photos below were taken during my first two days here.
My place in Dubrovnik has a great view of the old city.
This is the walking path to the old city from my place.
Yep... the water is really that color here.
The 13th century fortifications that completely surround the old city overlook the dazzling blue Adriatic Sea. I walked along the top of the walls, all the way around. This gave me a great view of the Adriatic as well as the marble-paved streets and terracotta-roofed buildings.
The 15th Century Onofrio fountain was the water supply system for the city for many centuries. It really pays to get up before the tourist mobs.
As one might expect, the entire Dubrovnik old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
My place in Dubrovnik has a great view of the old city.
This is the walking path to the old city from my place.
Yep... the water is really that color here.
The 13th century fortifications that completely surround the old city overlook the dazzling blue Adriatic Sea. I walked along the top of the walls, all the way around. This gave me a great view of the Adriatic as well as the marble-paved streets and terracotta-roofed buildings.
The 15th Century Onofrio fountain was the water supply system for the city for many centuries. It really pays to get up before the tourist mobs.
As one might expect, the entire Dubrovnik old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location:Croatia
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Budapest part 2
So far I've only spent a few days in Budapest and already I love it. Sort of a paprikka-infused mixture of Prague and Paris. And good architecture in every direction.
This is St. Stephen's Basilica. In the truest architectural sense, technically it isn't really a basilica, but on one occasion the Pope visited and upon seeing the structure said "what a lovely basilica". Who is going to argue with the Pope. And so it is a basilica.
Paid an arm and a leg to climb the tower. Worth it for the views.
It was a gorgeous day, and there were loads of free concerts going on all over town.
The Chain bridge is probably the most well-known symbol of Budapest, and connects hilly Buda with pancake-flat Pest.
This is where I usually stopped in the mornings for a fresh pastry and an espresso shot. It is called PrimaPék.
Of the two sides of Budapest, I found Buda to be more intetesting.
My apartment in Budapest was very conveniently located, was large enough to sleep five (I had it all to myself), and was in an old and archotecturally sognificant building that once was a palace. It had one of those open-frame type elevators. My neighbor was 95-year-old lady. My building is on the left side in this photo.
This is St. Stephen's Basilica. In the truest architectural sense, technically it isn't really a basilica, but on one occasion the Pope visited and upon seeing the structure said "what a lovely basilica". Who is going to argue with the Pope. And so it is a basilica.
Paid an arm and a leg to climb the tower. Worth it for the views.
It was a gorgeous day, and there were loads of free concerts going on all over town.
The Chain bridge is probably the most well-known symbol of Budapest, and connects hilly Buda with pancake-flat Pest.
This is where I usually stopped in the mornings for a fresh pastry and an espresso shot. It is called PrimaPék.
Of the two sides of Budapest, I found Buda to be more intetesting.
My apartment in Budapest was very conveniently located, was large enough to sleep five (I had it all to myself), and was in an old and archotecturally sognificant building that once was a palace. It had one of those open-frame type elevators. My neighbor was 95-year-old lady. My building is on the left side in this photo.
Location:Hungary
Budapest part 1
After a brief check-in at my apartment in the quiet yet swanky district XIII in Pest, in an old palace no less, I impressed upon my friendly B&B host that I really needed some dinner. I gave him a sense of my food mood, and he directed me to a place called Kiskakukk, a 100-year-old restaurant well away from the tourists. It was 1 block away from the apartment! It was very satisfying Hungarian comfort food, reasonably priced and just totally good. Someone said ot best: "Fine food enchants us and its nutrient value serves our health: food becomes life."
The next I explored all around Budapest, but mostly in Buda. The Chain Bridge spans the Danube.
My favorite archtectural work in all of Budapest: The Gresham Palace. Just a great, well-executed, well-balanced design. Currently occupied by The Four Seasons. They deserve it.
A fountain near Buda Castle.
The Fisherman's Bastion was architecturally whimsical and just fun. Really liked it.
One morning I walked up the hill to Buda and stopped at Ruszwurm Cukrászda for an espresso and a Málnatorte. Apart from being the oldest caféteria in Budapest, the interior is a beautiful example of Biedermeier style. Forgot to take photos of the place though.
The Love Lock Tree in central Pest.
The next I explored all around Budapest, but mostly in Buda. The Chain Bridge spans the Danube.
My favorite archtectural work in all of Budapest: The Gresham Palace. Just a great, well-executed, well-balanced design. Currently occupied by The Four Seasons. They deserve it.
A fountain near Buda Castle.
The Fisherman's Bastion was architecturally whimsical and just fun. Really liked it.
One morning I walked up the hill to Buda and stopped at Ruszwurm Cukrászda for an espresso and a Málnatorte. Apart from being the oldest caféteria in Budapest, the interior is a beautiful example of Biedermeier style. Forgot to take photos of the place though.
The Love Lock Tree in central Pest.
Location:Hungary
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