The first month!

We've officially been here a month. We've figured out the public transportation system pretty well, the school procedures for the kids, and have taken in a few festivals (they seem to be constant).

Some of our activities the last few weeks:

 We took a ride on the Sziget Eye (Budapest Eye).

Just near the entrance to the ferris wheel is a Love Lock Wall/Gate around a tree. 

 And near that is a little wading pool/water area where we relaxed before...

 we headed to the street food festival. 

(randomly running into a festival in the streets is not uncommon here, and I kind of love it). We had beer, cider, lángos & more.  

We also attended a reception held at the home of an employee of the US Embassy, so we got to dress up a little (no pics of the picture-taker) 

We spent one day on Margaret Island. We toured the island, playing at the playground, stopping to see the ruins and the petting zoo.  

 

We also stopped at the (2nd) most beautiful McDonald's in the world for a snack before our trip to the island. I love the Pöttyös McFlurry, just sayin...

 We've hit up a wine festival, a chocolate festival and street food festival. Next weekend we have grant plans to attend both Oktoberfest and the Pálinka and Sausage festivals - wish us luck!