Where winding roads, rusty rails, iffy health and lean budget meet the calm
There are some 119 km of railroad between Vidin, Bulgaria and Craiova, Romania. Of this, it’s about 30 km from Vidin to Golenţi railway station near Calafat, on new tracks built across the New Europe Bridge (also know as Danube 2 bridge). The bridge was opened in 2013 and the first passenger train between Vidin and Golenţi ran in May 2014. Continue reading “Vidin to Craiova, the Romanian part”
Sometimes dreams from the past do not survive the reality check of the present. With age marching fast, some dreams are better left unrealized. Continue reading “Crossing the Danube over the New Europe Bridge”
While we were working, our traveling was limited to two or three weeks at a time. The focus then was on visiting Diana’s parents with a few days in a stop-over city before the flight home. This is the first year when we can say we are both retired. At least for now… because one never knows where the rusty rails will lead. Continue reading “It was about time”
We both love trains. It comes from our childhood. Trains were and still are the basic, affordable intercity public transportation available to everyone in Europe. Alas, not in Canada, where the auto and airline industries are king and queen. Continue reading “Why Rusty Rails?”
Before we made the decision to dive in, we browsed through more than a few blogs. There are millions out there. Continue reading “We don’t collect places, although we’ve been to a few”
Those of you who have been around our table know we enjoy your company with a glass of wine and good food, that we take the time and joy to prepare. Your feedback has always been very positive. Continue reading “Welcome to Our e-Table”
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