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Going up to Castle Hill
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We began our special evening with a journey up the side of a mountain to the top of Castle Hill. We took the train trolley also known as a funicular.
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Continuing up Castle Hill
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A view, as we continue our trip to the top of Castle Hill.
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Coffee House
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Once we arrived to the top of Castle Hill we took a nice brisk walk to a nearby cafe, where we had a very enjoyable conversation. This coffe house had the opera theme, since it is located right next to a performing arts studio.
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Fishermen's Bastion
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After a wonderful conversation over coffee, it was time for our 5:30 dinner appointment at the Hilton. So we took another leisurely walk passing by beautiful architecture and history of this ancient city, including "Fishermen's Bastion," which is pictured to the right. Fishermen's Bastion is one of the most well-known attractions of Budapest due to it having one of the most beautiful panoramas of the city. It just "happens" to also be located right in front of the Hilton, where we had dinner.
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Mathias Temple and Hilton Hotel
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This is a picture of the famous Mathias Temple with the Hilton Hotel to the right of it, located on top of Castle Hill. We had dinner in the Hilton Hotel overlooking the beautiful Danube River.
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Castle Hill at Night
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Castle Hill at night is very beautiful, which made it the perfect place to propose to my amazingly beautiful girlfriend.
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View from our Window
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During dinner not only was our view downward upon the Fishermen's Bastion, but we also had an amazing view of the Parliament Building, and although not found in this picture, the famous Chain Bridge.
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Dinner at the Hilton
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At the Hilton we had the entire diningroom to ourselves. The servers were expecting a proposal to be made, and gave us impeccable service, including 4 servers waiting on our every need, but at the same time allowed us a very quiet and romantic dinner. As a result of an arrangement made prior to dinner, we were sat at the table with the grandest view of Budapest. The meal was exceptional and we had an incredible time. Although Jill was able to enjoy her time more than I, as I was anxiously rehearsing in my mind how I was planning to ask her to be my wife.
Finally the time had arrived. We had finished our salads. The main course had been eaten, and dessert had been order. I left my chair and took what seemed to be a very long stroll around the table. I got down on one knee and nervously shared my proposal "speech." "Jill...will you be my wife? Will you become Jill Anne Weaver?" Yes, was her answer!!!!! What a perfect night that was! (You can continue reading our story and looking at our pictures by pressing the small arrow below this picture)
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