Falafels, Karaoke and a day date....

So....I wake up in the hostel, which is a bonus, but sadly not in my own bed... instead I wake up in the bed of the 19 year old. In what can only be described as an attic room with barely the space to sit upright. Living the dream! Although I am fairly horrified by myself (though not much moreso than usual...), he's absolutely lovely, funny and makes me smile. So therefore I am completely justified in my outrageous and debauched actions.....right?!

Didn't emerge from his room till late afternoon (sightseeing? what sightseeing?!), and by this point we were starving so heading to the Hummus bar for some falafels. Just what I need. Falafel my life! Eventually decide to do something vaguely cultural, so head to Gellert hill, which has beautiful views over the city. Was lovely; so peaceful and a perfect place to chill out.

Manage a power nap before starting some solid drinking and heading back out, this time to an open mic night (thankfully no participation from me....). As standard, wake up in the Australian's bed again. Don't surface till mid afternoon, by which time I am almost ready for a beer again!

Head out for the afternoon with Seb, an English guy who is staying at the hostel. We wander past the parliament, then take the funicular up to the castle, St Matthias Church and the Labyrinthe Caves....amazing. We buy a couple of beers for the way back, which is totally necessary given the heat outside, then head back to the hostel. Another chill-out, then right back on the booze again, ready for a night of karaoke nonsense. Pretty sure I start the night defiant that I WILL NOT BE SINGING, and after a few beers/shots of whatever, the microphone practically has to be wrestled from my grip. A brilliant night all round though...it's Jaii and Amanda's last night in Budapest, so we kick the arse right out of it and make it a good one :-)

Next day is pretty much a repeat of the previous three....creep out of Australia's room in the afternoon then we go to the hummus bar for falafels. Decide we should go a walk up Gellert hill this afternoon, and it's sort of like a date. Do get some strange looks from people in the street, who can't quite figure us out (reminder...I am older, taller and bigger than him. we look odd to say the least...) but have a really nice time. I am very happy in Budapest; it's a brilliant place to party, relax, explore and meet people.

Supposed to be leaving for Bucharest tomorrow, but feeling a bit bittersweet about it right now. As per usual, I have become far too attached....