The day starts very early for us: We get up at a quarter to six to catch the beautiful sunrise over the Danube. We find a spot directly opposite the Parliament and set up our cameras to take a few long exposures. The Parliament is beautifully reflected in the still waters of the Danube in the red glow of dawn.
Back at the hotel we go for a leisurely breakfast. The buffet is generous, and everything is very tasty. In the afternoon we walk to Margaret Island, the largest and best-known island in the city, which lies in the middle of the Danube. On the way we take a few photos of the Parliament to turn into a time-lapse later. We are glad to find a bit of shade on the wooded island, as the heat is barely bearable. We walk right across the island to the Japanese garden, where we have bowls delivered via Wolt. Sweaty and a little tired, we go back to the hotel and get ready for our planned free walking tour. Just as we are passing our hotel’s cosy garden, we spontaneously decide to postpone the tour until tomorrow and have a cool drink in the garden instead. The heat is easier to bear with iced coffee and lemonade. We plan our next trip and edit photos from the last few days. In the evening we have planned a romantic boat trip on the Danube. While the ship takes us from one end of the city to the other and back again, we enjoy a cool glass of champagne and the pleasant breeze. In the dark, with its countless lights, illuminated palaces and other buildings, the city looks even more fascinating.
After the boat trip we have Indian food delivered to our hotel, where we eat in comfort and watch a series.
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