Things We Learnt In:

My trusty travelling partner is much braver than I am. This has led us into a lot of ridiculous situations, with him hanging over the parapet of cathedrals to admire the view and me desperately gripping onto the stone walls and trying not to throw up as the world spins. On our recent trip to Budapest I thought I would take the bull by the horns and book an adventurous activity that we could both enjoy- adventure caving! My theory was sound: I am frightened of heights, not depths. As far as I was aware I was not claustrophobic (although there was an occasion I sent myself into a spin when a dress got stuck on my head). “I’ve got this in the bag” I thought. After making contact with the fabulously helpful and friendly staff at Caving Under Budapest the tour was booked and off we went. Several things I learnt quite quickly: 1. Everyone on our tour, bar me, looked like a serious gym bunny. 2. I do not rock a boiler suit like I had hoped.  The unfortunat...

Things we learnt in Budapest: 1. Caving is 100% as terrifying as expected 2. I thought a full overall might be "A Look". Unfortunately that Look is "overgrown two year old in a romper" 3. Everything is on a hill. I should have calf muscles of a goddess after that, but instead they're still quivering like an old lady. 4. Hungarians believe in carbs and alcohol. I'm home! ... 5. Hungarian wine is good. Hungarian beer is good. Hungarian hangovers are very, very bad.  It's all fun and games until the hangover sets in 6. Open air opera is a thing. Joining in is frowned upon. Very sobering and thought provoking Shoes on the Danube memorial 7. Thermal baths are cool. Wave machines are better.