The Train from Budapest to Prague : Aug. 2, 2013

We woke up at 6:00 am . Another sunny, hot day . Had breakfast , picked up water and a sandwich from the grocery store across the street and waited for our cab. He was right on time. The train station was a cacophonous area of people, porters and vendors. Also confusing. One enterprising porter had us on platform 6, the right train, compartment 262, seats 95 and 96. Windows seats across from each other.

The train platforms in Budapest. Tony stepped out to pick up some coffee.

Lots of people going to all across Europe.

We had the whole cabin to ourselves. As the train started to move the cabin opened and in stumbled 4 blokes from Australia who had obviously been drinking all night. They were polite, but needed a shower and a toothbrush. Very apologetically they curled up and went to sleep. It was funny.

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At about 10:30, the boys were hungry and went to the dining car for goulash and tuna salad. Yup, toothbrush needed more than ever when they came back!

The train crew in Slovakia. Notice the guy sleeping in the cab.

The black specks is the dirt on the outside windows. Even though the train was air conditioned and we had a first class coach, it was soon sure hot and we all were sweating. I was tempted to spray the boys down with water and deodorant .

We went and ate in the dining car. Very warm but great food, beer and wine. We stayed there for an hour.

Lunch in the dining car .

The train was late. We arrived in Prague just before 5:00 pm. Confusing because at least Budapest had some English signs, Prague had none at the station. We finally made it downstairs, note to self, we overpacked! Found a cab who would take Euros ( Czech Republic  takes kroner ) and went to the Archibald hotel at the Charles Bridge. It is quaint, cute and cool. Time for a shower and a look around.

We have arrived!

Tony checking out all the cupboards. Have to go find a place for dinner soon.