Győr to Esztergom

Gyor is a delightful town. We explored the town going into the church where a service was being held, then climbed the tower of the old bishops house, we found the Hermes in a small yellow building because the basilica was being remodeled. Later in the afternoon we picked up our bikes and rode to the train station to ride to Esztergom to give Ian’s leg more of a chance to heal. On the train ride to Eztergrom via Budapest we chatted with the conductor who was an avid biker. We switched trains in Budapest so we grabbed something to eat before we got back on the train. After a very long train ride we arrived in Esztergom. Estergom is a charming town we were greeted with church bells and cobbled streets. The hill is dominated by a huge basilica as the sun was setting the light was perfect, from the top of the hill we could hear a band playing. We rode down to our hotel, and checked in. The hotel was charming and the owner was kind an informative. We parked our bikes in his garage with his motorcycles. After we were all check in we walked down the street to the fair. We took a “not so traveled” path through a small tunnel to a gravel path that led us around the base of the basilica. Then we went down an ancient stone stairway into the town. Where they had a 50’s style band playing and vendors selling food and other little items. We ate very good food and met some great people, danced a little and had a wonderful evening.

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Taking Turns

When in transit between lodgings we often come across interesting places. If we don’t want to lockup the bikes or feel they may not be safe even with locks, we take turns. Here’s Grace chilling outside the Basilica on my return from exploring the magnificent edifice.

We went down an ancient stone stairway into the town. Where they had a 50’s style band playing and vendors selling food and other little items. We ate very good food and met some great people, danced a little and had a wonderful evening.
Grace & Ian
Gone Biking