By My day in Croatia was an all day excursion (from 9 – 5) in the Croatian countryside. The first part of the day was a visit to the Vučedol Culture Museum. This museum showcases the findings at the Vučedol archaelogical dig. It was equally as impressive as the dig in Bulgaria. The location was first …
Eastern Europe – Serbia
This morning was spent cruising. We passed through two locks and then onwards through the ‘Iron Gates’. The Danube river cuts through the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. History abounds here. Those crazy Romans had a VAST empire and they made their mark all along the river. I geeked out and took way too many pictures …
Eastern Europe – Bulgaria
Our initial itinerary had a stop in Ruse, but because the Danube was running low, we skipped that and jumped ahead to the port of Vidin, Bulgaria. I guess that gives me an excuse to come back to the area – to see what Ruse has to offer. Our first morning on the boat was …
Eastern Europe – Romania
For my most recent adventure (a Uniworld river cruise through Eastern Europe), we spent two days in Bucharest Romania, staying at the Hotel Marmorosch before bussing over to the port and officially starting the cruise. I have never been to Romania and had no idea what to expect. I was of course exhausted. I landed …