I’m glad I’d seen Budapest before because the route in today was totally uninspiring. The bus station was to the south of the good stuff. Bus arrived early. As i got on there was a giant man in the seat next to me, taking also a third of my seat. Then somewhere before departing he …
A very long day and the rain kept away. In the late afternoon i had my first Chinese in ages. The restaurant had a 60+ page menu, each page with about 20 things on. It worked out stupidly expensive, but finally it’s my last supper. Distance today (km): 34, total 2948
A final day off, dodging the rain. Velence is a resort seems very run down, with soviet style delapidation on the lake front. There are few people about, and the cafes that are open are fronted by glum youngsters who make very average food. Obviously factory made chicken kiev and undercooked chips as one example. …
Today was supposed to be relatively short but a Maps.me tried to route me through a fenced area, which involved a three km detour. Lots of plodding today in better weather than forecast. Stopped at a memorial to loads of hanged men, nooses tied up on a frame. Campsite a bit run down and shoddy. …
Long day on varied surface. Sadly some of that included long grass that was wet, so my feet got soaked and sodden. Nice weather once the rain stopped. Hotel a bit earthier than yesterday’s but fine. Actually had a ceiling window i could open to let in air. And lidl just around the corner for …
Walked away from the lake and so had more varied terrain, roads, dry mud paths, gravel paths and one path so covered in grass i was a bit worried about snakes. Speaking of which, i saw lots of wildlife today: deer and pheasants but the best came after the grassy track. Just as it cleared …
Last day walking around the lake. Bit of a thunderstorm. Got a hot dog and an iced tea from a garage. Weird campsite. Super cheap, like a fiver, but gate constantly locked, like we’re waiting to be attacked. It’s Waco and I’m on the inside. Escaped for a pint and a bbq pizza. Distance today …
Another day walking around the lake. It’s getting warmer. Set off about 10, stopped at half twelve for a welcome cheese and sour cream langos and a pint. The place made a big deal of its menu that it was established in 2022, all those years ago. Continued on to end and another huge campsite …
Still walking by Lake Balaton. Stopped for a langos at lunch. Think they forgot the cheese, but since I was trying to order in Hungarian I’m assuming the fault was mine. Still, with garlic butter it was very nice and crispy. Reached campsite. Very similar to yesyerday’s, but not so run down. More expensive though. …
Had 3 spare days off walking before i leave Budapest on the 8th June and ao decided to take one today. Didnt do anything but read, had a burger for lunch and a pizza for dinner. Back along Balaton tomorrow. Distance today (km): 0, total 2782
