I have arrived in Budapest. Got to my apartment. I had had a fleeting worry that it wouldn't match up to its pictures, but the place is freaking flawless. Flawless paint job, flawlessly clean, beautiful bathroom. Owner David met me to give me the key and was more helpful than I could ever have expected. Even had fresh bananas out for me, plus the fridge had a couple bottles of water, a locally produced wine, shelves stocked with tea, coffee and drinking chocolate, plus a Krups single-serving coffee-maker: all that extra stuff wasn't even mentioned in the ad. Plus not a block away is a secure ATM machine, and there at least two dozen restaurants within six blocks. Folks, I hit the jackpot on this one.

Pictures are below.