The good old days linger in Budapest

I am a Hungarian who has lived here since 1951. Thank you for Robert Strauss’ excellent article on Hungary [“Budapest, in Living Color,” July 13]. The picture of the Chain Bridge, Parliament and the Danube River is the best I have ever seen. Buda has many wonderful big, hilly parks, one of which was across from where we lived and was my very favorite playground. I recommend to all travelers that they try some of the many scrumptious fancy pastry shops, which were one of my fondest childhood memories.

Mary Critchfield

Lakewood