Blogs from Europe - page 13066

So one interesting thing from today: Jeff and I went to this restaurant called Roata. We're in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, by the way. And so we go to this restaurant because it's supposed to be pretty authentic Romanian food, however there is no English menu, nor any English translations. So I ask the waiter boy what foods have no meat in them. He shows me a vegetable soup and then this thing called "ciuperci ciopersti" or something. I know from my half-a-day of experience in Romania that "ciuperci" means mushrooms, so I ask him what is with the mushrooms. He explains it to me like this: "Uhhm, you know uhh men?? Uhhh with the uhhhm uhh sheep??" And I was just like, OOOHHHhh, ya, okay, I'll have that; pretending to understand where he was going with that. ... read more

Today we have a long but interesting drive southward, cutting through the area of Georgia. The area famous for being a large fishing area, specialising in Muscles. We further travelled across the Po valley, again well know for fishing of eels, as well as bird watching (more shooting than watching we think). Later we joined the expressway which skirts the adriatic coastal region, another very pretty drive through typical Italian countryside. After crossing the Apennies, we stopped in Assisi, where StFrancis was born in 1182. We had an hour to tour the Bascilia commissioned by the Pope after the death of StFrancis.. The Basilica was authorised by the Pope prior to the death of the Patron Saint of Italy - StFrancis, although, it took only around 2 years to complete. The Basilica is split into an ... read more

Weather Hot and sunny - v hot ! All day ! Unlike last night which was cold. V cold. Set-off shortly before eight and headed up the road known as the String which cuts across the middle of Arran. First part as expected v v steep - fortunately not too long and reached summit shortly after 9. The strain of the climb was more than balanced by the delight in sea a golden eagle close-up. Some good photos as it soared across the glen, perched on a telegraph pole and finally crossed overhead. The last four hours of the walk (it was some ten miles) was less exciting although there was much attractive scenery. Several stops to rest, take on liquid and enjoy. Arrived at Blackwaterfoot just before 1pm. Little there other than a small harbour ... read more

Buongiorno ROMA! oh my ... there's just so much to write aboue Rome Im not sure where to start! What a beautiful and breathtaking city, full of history. We spent the most time there out of all the cities we've been to during our EUROPE SUMMER 06 trip and believe me.. it wasnt enough. I could have stayed in Rome for weeks and weeks. Everything about it was amazing. Of course everyone has their own views and preferences but me, Karla, I LOVED it!!!! We were very fortunate as we were able to stay at the monistery in the centre of the city. First off ... We'd like to THANK all the priests at the monistery for letting us stay there for 4 nights. A BIG THANK YOU to our tour guide and the one that ... read more

From Richmond we traveled to the lovely English village of Aspley Guise. This is where Alice grew up. We stayed at Moore Place - traditional Georgian Manor House.... read more