Margaret Island Paradise In Budapest

T he Danube River runs             can visit hot thermal springs,     through the center of           walk on paths through peaceful     Budapest in Hungary. In the     ponds or relax in front of tiered  middle of the city chaos lays an      water cascades. During part of     oasis of tranquility, Margaret        the year, plays are undertaken at  Island.                               an outdoor theatre.                                                                                         Margaret Island                       The island is named after                                                Princess Margaret, the daughter    Margaret Island is one of the         of King Bela IV. If the beauty of  unique elements of Budapest. The      the island is a reflection of the  island is located in the middle       Princess, she must have been one   of the Danube River in central        impressive woman.                  Budapest and is a little more                                            than 1 mile long and 500 yards        These days, the island is open to  wide. With the exception of a         the public and serves as a         hotel at the south end, the           recreation area. During the        island is free of cars and            weekdays, workers in Budapest      buildings.                            pour out of the city and onto the                                        island for lunch breaks. Only in   Historically, Margaret Island         Budapest can you be in the middle  served as a private park for          of an active city, walk 200 feet   Hungarian royalty and you can see     across a bridge and be in a        why. The island consists mostly       peaceful, forested area.           of paths flanked by old growth                                           trees, rose gardens and tailored      Traveling can be hectic and        lawn areas. Peacocks walk freely      stressful. If you're feeling this  around the island and wild ducks      way in Budapest, a visit to        nest throughout the island. At        Margaret Island should provide a   the south end of the island, you      cure.                              About the Author: Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of travel journals. Writing journals are the perfect travel accessories. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com to read more travel articles and travelogues. Source: www.isnare.com