Bathing caps are compulsory

A day off - so no conotrane required today. As we are high up above the streets of Budapest we enjoy a much needed tranquil night. We start our day by walking up to the hills of Buda to take in the view, and I'm already breaking out into a sweat in the early morning heat. As we cross the bridge we are amused to see a fairly strong southerly wind, which would have been perfect for the continuation of our journey North. We then go to the Gellert thermal baths for their natural healing medicinal properties. The whole process is a bit baffling to start with; there are labyrinthine corridors and male and female only areas and it is easy to get totally confused and disorientated. Bathing caps are obligatory, and I must confess I didn't think to pack one of those for our cycling trip, but a helpful couple we talked to at breakfast gave us a useful tip - see photo. In the male only section there are Hungarian men lolling around in what looks to be (though I didn't look for too long) a cross between a loin cloth and "G" string.The outside area is mixed so I am eventually able to meet up with Clare and we spend the afternoon relaxing in the sunshine. We indulge in the extra healing properties of a beer at lunchtime. A beautiful city, which we now feel more at home in. Off to Esztergom tomorrow, which reminds me of one of the characters in Waiting for Godot.