Good day today. Caught a bus in the morning out to Memento Park, where most of the Soviet era statues from the city were moved after the fall of communism. We got the guided tour, which was 100% worth it... Our knowledge of Hungary under Soviet rule was greatly increased.

Came back into the city and, after we had a quick bite to eat and a nice cold beer, we headed to the House of Terror. The building served as the headquarters of first the Hungarian Arrow Cross party at the end of the Second World War, and the local communist secret police between 1945 and the fall of communism. The building's basement served the same purpose under both regimes, that of a prison and interrogation facility. Very serious place, one which fulfills the name in every sense of the world. Terrible deeds in a terrible place.

The day is beautiful and very warm.. It was 30 degrees by eleven or so, and the sun is shining. Last night in Budapest tonight before our night train to Krakow tomorrow. Out for dinner, watching the first few games of the Eurocup!