The Go-Go's release "Vacation" 1982

The Go-Go's released their second studio album Vacation August 11, 1982.  They were riding on a wave of success after the release of their first album Beauty and the Beat the year before.

The album reached #8 on the Billboard 200 and the single Vacation reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.  The album has been certified gold in the U.S.

Day 12 - Budapest, Hungary: St. Stephen's Basilica

Our last stop was the magnificent St. Stephen's Basilica.

Day 12 - Budapest, Hungary: Buda Castle

Buda Castle sits on the site of a medieval castle completed in 1265, but most of it, the Baroque portion was built in the mid-1700s.

The Parliament Building as seen from Buda Castle.

Day 11 - Budapest, Hungary: The Parliament Building

Day 11 - Budapest, Hungary: Vajdahunyad Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle was built in 1896 for the Millenial Exhibition for 1000 years of Hungary. 

Day 11 - Budapest, Hungary: Hero's Square

Hero's Square displays many statues of leaders from Hungary's history.

Day 10 - Budapest, Hungary: Grand Market

Eydie and I walked down to the Grand Market, which was a long walk from the hotel, but worth it.  It is a place where locals and tourists meet.

Day 10 - Budapest, Hungary: Hop On Hop Off

First thing in the morning, Fuzzy and I took the Hop On Hop Off bus around Budapest.

 

 The Parliament Building from Matthias Church