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Wed 26th to Fri 28th July - Budapest

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Day 17 - Wednesday.  Prague to Budapest After another delayed flight (the only one on the board delayed) we arrrived in Budapest.  Shuttle bus to our accommodation, led into an absolutely rundown, falling apart courtyard wondering what have we booked...  but again looks can be deceiving, the apartment was very nice. Jake,  Kate & Paul's son lived here in Budapest for quite a while so we are meeting up with him so that he can show us around.  Great family reunion with Kate and Paul not having seen Jake for a couple of months.  Jake is very passionate about this city and was fantastic in his knowledge and what to see and where to go. With a little rain this evening we kept close to our accommodation.  Jake showed us a few interesting bars he has frequented in the past, we followed this up with Pizza and pasta for dinner... watching the Dart's World match play competition...  strange how this can absorb your attention. Day 18 - Thursday.  Budapest Jake taking on the role of to

Sun 23rd to Tue 25th July - Prague

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Day 14 - Sunday.  Zagreb to Prague Up very early for our 9:00 flight, unfortunately it was slightly delayed so departed around 9:45. Into Prague's Old Town with its cobbled streets.   Into a very old building with decaying walls and floor to our prebooked Apartment's reception, concerning!!  However, with our Apartment around the corner, on the 5th floor and recently (last few years) renovated; it ended up being a very good and comfortable unit. A wander around the town after lunch. Starting with the Old Town Square... And the famous Astronomical Clock.  On the hour the top windows open and the skeleton rings the bells.    Walking down the streets, it is a different feel to the cities in Croatia.  It feels more affluent, wider streets, less medieval and more 19th century.  But probably more impressive.    Day 15 - Monday.  Prague Relaxing breakfast then a morning stroll in the very light rain.  We have a Czech food tour planned from 12:00.           Our "Taste of Prague&qu