We take the waters and then undo all the good works

This morning we take to the Szechnyi Spa to invigorate our bodies and souls. Getting into the spa requires considerable skills as the process is somewhat arcane not to mention Byzantine. Eventually we manage to enter the public bathing arena which is quite stunning and extremely pleasant.The attendants here must have the best jobs in the world-sitting and perving at observing the nubile young ladies in their skimpy swimwear. The jobs go out to tender and whoever pays the company the most gets the gig. We then immerse ourselves in a number of different pools each with their own healing properties. One disease I believe we wont get cured from though is tinea.





We have a light lunch at a nearby restaurant.

This evening we have our farewell dinner in Budapest at the Onyx restaurant-a very fine dining experience.

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