Monday morning! Our luggage was sent ahead while we transferred to the Bucharest train station. The horrible rain/hail/wind event never materialized though it was cloudier and cooler than the last 10 spectacular days. The train station was a tad run down, as was the train, but the ride was smooth as we traveled over the… Continue reading Romania II: Transylvania
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Romania I: Bucharest
We crossed the Danube at Ruse, Bulgaria to enter Romania. The water was as high as ever so luckily we did not take a river cruise. Despite it being Friday afternoon and with construction we crossed easily and breezed through immigration. Freight trucks were not so lucky, some waiting on average 24 hours to cross. … Continue reading Romania I: Bucharest
Bulgaria II: Nessebar, Varna, and Ruse
The weather has been splendid, sunny and in the 70’s to 80’s in Bulgaria in September. After visiting Sofia, Rila and remarkable Plovdiv (https://retirementadventureblog.com/2024/09/27/bulgaria-i-sofia-rila-and-plovdiv/) we headed east to the Black Sea. Our 3 hour drive (nap time!) took us to Nessebar, a seaside resort. The old town sits on a peninsula jutting out from the… Continue reading Bulgaria II: Nessebar, Varna, and Ruse
Bulgaria I: Sofia, Rila, and Plovdiv
Here’s an international travel tip: Carry your electric adaptors with you and not in your checked luggage. Duh. Let’s hope the phone charge lasts. We have ‘old school’ printouts of our tickets just in case. (OK, we’re Boomers, I admit it). Oh well, what is travel if not an adventure? This trip started a little… Continue reading Bulgaria I: Sofia, Rila, and Plovdiv
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