Sinaia Monastery

Sinaia to Ruse, Bulgaria

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August 21st 2010
Day 5-Sinaia, Romania to Ruse, Bulgaria 8/21/10 I guess I will only report the weather when it is not perfect. Our forecast has been ‘chance of rain’ most days but ideal in reality. Let’s hope it stays that way. Editorial note: I just realized that I uploaded all the photos of the day rather than just the ones that I chose to upload. so, you will have to see the good and bad. Mayb ... read more

Europe » Bulgaria » Vidin Province » Vidin

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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, b... ... read more