Oxford to Hungary.

Ended up spending two very enjoyable days in Oxford. On Easter Monday we again met up with Faye and wandered the streets just getting a feel for the city and place. Climbed a few towers and took a few photos. In the evening bus to London staying in a B&B close to Gatwick again dinner in a 500 year old pub. Tuesday morning off to Budapest this time the flight was on time and two hours later we were there. No boarder formalities unlike previous visits and we were met by my cousin and his wife. Straight in to Ujpest a bit of a family reunion then out for a nostalgic walk, did take a wrong turn and ended up in a pretty wild part of the city. Some great Hungarian food for dinner a bit of a chat which was somewhat slow. Next day the sun shone and we were off into the central part of the city and walked probably 20 kms over the next few days. The centre of Budapest is just delightful having been magnificently restored. Walked the Castle district over numerous bridges crossing the Danube a few times. Spent a good 3 days just exploring and the temps were just magnificent low 20s. One evening went went to the thermal resort Szechenyi pool spent a good few hours there soaking in the thermal waters. Most enjoyable.....
Budapest has certainly changed since we were last here you could in fact be anywhere in the world if it wasnt for the language.

Edinburgh to Oxford

Spent a great few days in Edinburgh so back to Edinburgh airport where easy jet lived up to its reputation again ..a delay of one hour. But our typically casual approach saw us in the end rushing to the gate as we enjoyed sitting in the terminal just a little too much.
Back in Gatwick bus to Oxford where we met up with Faye.
Spent a great afternoon wandering around this most attractive city nice white stone much like Oamaru. Great old streets and numerous universities all very richly decorated.
Even went to a cathedral something Gail wanted to do and listened to some spectacular singing
it was in fact very enjoyable (and warm). Made our escape and dinner in a 400 year old english pub. All in all a great day.

The highlands

When it snow in Scotland it certainly does it in style.
We endured a couple of days when the temps didnt climb above 1deg so we walked the castle area and caught up with one of Gail relatives. On the one fine day we ventured into the highlands getting as far as For Augustus. Spectacular with all the snow and the day was brilliantly clear and fine. Edinburgh is a delightful city not too big and not too busy but its a heavy city with all the grey stone and cloud. Did see a bit of wild life a few red deer but no monster this time round.