Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
The train was delayed: we didn’t arrive in Sibiu until late evening. It was the end of a big rock festival. Continue reading “Sibiu”
Sibiu
Heading home and Epilogue
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
Aug. 11, Winding down
This is my last full day on Baffin. The morning rain is tapping out its melody on the tent fly. Tim is still soundly asleep beside me and I’ve been reading for the last hour. Continue reading “Heading home and Epilogue”
Craiova to Sibiu
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
Getting off the train in Craiova I ventured to discover the toilets. Continue reading “Craiova to Sibiu”
The surprise of Craiova
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
Researching our train trip from Vidin to Ruse through Romania we knew we would have to stop in Craiova. Continue reading “The surprise of Craiova”
Back to Baffin
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
August 10: Today we’ll walk part way back to our drop-off point and set up camp before doing a little exploring. It’s our last full day on Bylot Island, and I know I want to come back and see more, do more. Continue reading “Back to Baffin”
Trains we took through Romania
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
While planning this trip from Canada it was somewhat difficult to find information on crossing the Bulgaria-Romania border at Vidin-Calafat. Continue reading “Trains we took through Romania”
Prelude: Wagner in Magura Cave, Verdi in Belogradchik Fortress
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
We started our trip indulging in some cultural events in Bulgaria. The times we have spent there in summer are often seasoned with a variety of outdoor concerts and festivals. Continue reading “Prelude: Wagner in Magura Cave, Verdi in Belogradchik Fortress”
Day trip to Aktineq
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
The air is still this morning. Banks of cloud march NE to SW and the sun shines through them, creating alternate bands of blue, white and grey. Continue reading “Day trip to Aktineq”
Beach hike
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
Jim said earlier that when he got up for a pee at 5:30 p.m. there was frost on the tents. Continue reading “Beach hike”
An easy day around the hoodoos
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
This morning dawned sunny and the tent heated up nicely. Continue reading “An easy day around the hoodoos”
Bylot & The Bear
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
Dinner in the hotel last night was beef stew (lots of onion, and it didn’t taste like chili!), rubber chicken with a tomato-based sauce on it, boiled potatoes, rice, and corn. Continue reading “Bylot & The Bear”
Back to Pond Inlet
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
Today we’re headed back to Pond Inlet. We’ll see if Jason (the Inuk youth we had met at out campsite two days before) is at his camp on shore and if he’s perhaps willing to ferry us across Jane’s Creek. Continue reading “Back to Pond Inlet”
Off to Mount Herodier
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
The next morning it was once again dry and cool. We made breakfast of bacon & instant mashed potatoes, then Tim & I set about making a clothesline between our ski poles. Continue reading “Off to Mount Herodier”
An impromptu swim
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
I’ve been too busy or tired to write. It’s exhilarating! Continue reading “An impromptu swim”
Getting to Pond Inlet
Storyline: Hiking in Nunavut August 1-12, 1998
Wow! It’s 6:30 a.m. and I’m sitting on a rock on the shore of Eclipse Sound. Continue reading “Getting to Pond Inlet”
