…two blissful days walking in the Carpathian Mountains, so peaceful.
On occasion, lost in my thoughts, it felt like I was drifting into Bhutan. There was the same calmness and serene energy. Cow (not yak) bells chatting away and bouncing off the hills.
It’s undoubtedly a corner of Europe I’d like to explore far more – it was like stepping back in time. We stayed in a working farmhouse, surrounded by chickens and cows, and each morning and evening we were served hearty meals by Marianna. Heaven.
We’re now in Plovdiv after a very chunky 17.5 hrs of trains yesterday. I discovered at the very last minute that the direct train here was cancelled for winter, meaning I had to hastily re-imagine a 5 train piece of art, zig-zagging through southern Romania and much of Bulgaria. It got a little twitchy at the Bulgarian border due to short connection times, but we made it.
Despite the long hours, it was a peach of a ride, and the Bulgarian landscape in particular was magnificent. Special moments, drinking beer whilst trundling south on a complete hunk of junk, watching the sun drop on the horizon.
Day: 12 / Distance: 3758km
Seems like you’re having a terrific time and brilliant you had 2 days of great walking in the Carpathians with Julien. It is a wonderful area and Julian a super guy
Thanks again for the introduction Mike, he really made it special. It’s Lucian right?! I hope so as otherwise he put up with me calling him the wrong name the entire time!
Ha, ha… it’s a tradition here in Romania, if you change someone’s name, even by mistake, you do honor the next meal! Cheers Mike!
I’m so relieved! I’m hungry Mike!
Eek. The first slight change of plan! We’re loving following along with your journey here at Lemongrass, Nick!
It’s great to have you all along for the ride Kristie 🚂.
We’re crossing into Asia tomorrow, just to dip a toe in then I’ll come back to Europe for supper!