Vacation Slideshow

[Baby Blue]

Hi all! I thought I'd share a few vacation photos with those of you who may not have seen them on Facebook. I tried to pick just a few from each city so hopefully I don't bore you to tears.

I'll start with Prague. We managed to hit up a couple of absinthe bars, saw the astronomical clock, took a trip to Prague Castle (I even went into the cathedral and didn't burst into flames!), went to an Ice Pub, and took a beer bath.

 

[Baby Blue]

After Prague, we traveled to Budapest where we took a tour of the castle district, visited the old Jewish Cemetery, visited one of the famed ruin pubs (war damaged buildings turned into bars), and (not pictured) visited Gellert Thermal pools and took a red wine bath.

 

[Baby Blue]

Finally, we headed to New York City where I was quickly taken down by the plague which foiled all of my plans. We still went to see the Cher Show (amazing) and King Kong (not quite as great) but I spent most of the time in bed at our Airbnb.

 

[king family fan]

thanks for sharing these.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

Cool

 

[Doc Creed]

Is a beer bath a gag touristy thing or is it basically a spa for guys? LOL.

Seeing these incredible pics of Europe reminds me of how young our country is. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. A few remind me of Copenhagen.

 

[Baby Blue]

Oh, I forgot to mention that I got to see the real Grand Budapest Hotel when we took a river cruise too! So cool. I wish we had time to go explore it but we didn't. Hopefully, I'll be back someday. It's a beautiful city. The architecture is unlike any other city because there are influences from all of the various occupations/colonizations. The influence from the Turkish occupation is what gives it its truly distinctive flair though, in my opinion.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...outstanding....yet a disturbing amount of alcohol cleansing.....

 

[Spideyman]

Baby Blue -- thank you for sharing. Wow- what an adventure. Healing vibes sent.

 

[Baby Blue]

Is a beer bath a gag touristy thing or is it basically a spa for guys? LOL.

Seeing these incredible pics of Europe reminds me of how young our country is. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. A few remind me of Copenhagen.

The beer bath is really sort of for everyone though it is definitely a draw for tourists. From what I saw, it wasn't just tourists though and they tout the health benefits. The thing about Prague is that beer is cheaper than water everywhere. It's just a huge part of the culture. There are quite a few different places but you get all you can drink beer and a really nice soak in the unbrewed elements of beer followed by (if desired) a nap on a straw bed. It was both hilariously bizarre and wonderful. I brought myself champagne since I don't drink beer and still totally loved it.

And yes, America is SO YOUNG! Mr. Blue kept telling people about how we're always trying to save "historic" buildings in Seattle that are maybe 100 years old. Meanwhile, we're touring castles in Prague and Budapest that have their roots in 870 and 1265, respectively.

 

[Kurben]

The beer bath is really sort of for everyone though it is definitely a draw for tourists. From what I saw, it wasn't just tourists though and they tout the health benefits. The thing about Prague is that beer is cheaper than water everywhere. It's just a huge part of the culture. There are quite a few different places but you get all you can drink beer and a really nice soak in the unbrewed elements of beer followed by (if desired) a nap on a straw bed. It was both hilariously bizarre and wonderful. I brought myself champagne since I don't drink beer and still totally loved it.

And yes, America is SO YOUNG! Mr. Blue kept telling people about how we're always trying to save "historic" buildings in Seattle that are maybe 100 years old. Meanwhile, we're touring castles in Prague and Budapest that have their roots in 870 and 1265, respectively.

I would love to see Budapest!! Thanks for the pics. Your Prague pics reminded me of my visit there in -96. Beautiful city. And you are totally right in the different definition of "old" in the US vs Europe. Thanks again for all the pics and feel better!!

 

[FlakeNoir]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing these with us Baby Blue... sorry you've been feeling unwell, I hope you're doing much better now!

 

[HollyGolightly]

What an incredible vacation - gorgeous pictures! I had no idea Prague was so beautiful. Beer bath and straw nap - does not sound cozy at all. Looks like a fabulous time. Bummer to be sick on vacation - glad you're on the mend and thank you for sharing!

 

[arista]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!

 

[mal]

Sounds like you had lots of interesting fun. Thanks for taking the time to post. Cool pics. All the best, mal

 

[Gazman]

Pictures look great, thanks for sharing!

 

[Moderator]

Thank you for sharing! Other than the stomach bug, it looks like it was an amazing trip.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

Great pics!

 

[Baby Blue]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing these with us Baby Blue... sorry you've been feeling unwell, I hope you're doing much better now!

Thank you! I am doing MUCH better! Just in time for surgery Monday.

 

[Baby Blue]

I would love to see Budapest!! Thanks for the pics. Your Prague pics reminded me of my visit there in -96. Beautiful city. And you are totally right in the different definition of "old" in the US vs Europe. Thanks again for all the pics and feel better!!

You should definitely go. Try to stay on the Buda side, if you do. It's just wonderful!