4th of July. 250 years since Independence for Americans. Nothing more positive to be said. No, you can’t say that, as there are millions of amazing Americans, but there are some not so amazing ones too..:) You’ll know what I mean. This morning, after a great sleep, we had the…
A change in the weather Yesterday the weather had been very humid and looked as if a thunderstorm might eventuate. While we were having dinner, surrounded by the high rocky walls of the Bicaz Gorge, a loud clap of thunder occurred. No more than this though, maybe just 2 drops…
Another early departure. 9.15am but made so much easier having breakfast made for us and with no need to pack up the tent and all the bedding. Staying in a hotel has some benefits. The staff though were, dour and humourless. You can certainly feel the Soviet influence even though…
Leaving Ungheni The Style Hotel in Ungheni was somewhat unusual. On the third floor of a multi functional building, with a large gym and cafeteria. It was only small, about 6 rooms, very modern, but despite air conditioning, it was still hot and I had a very poor sleep. I…
Our journey through Romania has been very interesting. We see modernity growing, beside a historic way of life. The brand new Mercedes Benz passing a horse drawn cart that is unique to Romania and has been its transport since time immemorial. The log houses giving away to more modern and…
A Difficult Morning At 09.45 we were ready to go, but Poki wasn’t. Her battery was flat. The fan had been going all night. A quick application of the battery charger soon righted matters and we were on our way. The campsite owner, a lovely lady with excellent English, advised…
Our departure time this morning 9.10am. Must be some sort of record for us. Have conceded that the sun beating on the side of Poki was the motivating factor. While the campsite has beautifully presented and immaculate facilities, it’s close to a main road plus, a wedding was being celebrated…
Leaving Chechia We were on the road around 10am. Our sat-nav was set to take us to Baka Mare in Romania via the fastest route, but not on motorways, unless they were unavoidable. The distance was 640 kilometres. We hadn’t been underway very long when we crossed into Slovakia. We…
Another very different day. On the road earlier, by 9.30am would you believe..:) We have a dilemma, of sorts. Take the shortest route to Romania, and we go via Ukraine. I’d love to do that, even if to show a tiny bit of support. But her-indoors has other very different…
Getting Poki’s back wheels balanced It’s another hot, cloudless morning. It has been one of those days when some things just don’t go right, but others do. We started the day in the camp cafe overlooking the lake. Dennis finishing the blog, while I enjoyed a coffee, the first since…