I love this quote. So before writing this post I researched the origin of it. In its entirety, it’s this: One swallow does not a summer make, nor one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy. Aristotle (384BC – 322BC) He might have said it […]
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Growing Things
You might have seen my post about Russian gardens. If so, you’ll probably have understood that I love gardens and growing things. But it’s not so easy to do it yourself, depending on the resources you have available to you. Gardening and my family history Both my grandfathers were into gardening. I don’t know much […]
The Eco Trail – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
(Just a little advanced warning. There are photos of insects in this post. There are NO spiders, just insects. So if you’re afraid of strange and exotic insects, then this post may not be the best place for you.) Most people I know would probably describe me as a city girl. After all, I’ve just […]
On the Road Again – from Romania to Bulgaria
Last time you heard from me, we were still stuck in Romania after our departure from Russia in March. We had visited the castles, do you remember? Still in Bucharest Since then I’ve been rather quiet. It wasn’t a question of having nothing to write about. Romania, and Bucharest in particular, is a beautiful place […]
A Visit to Bran and Peles Castles, Romania
You can’t go to Romania without visiting castles. Or that’s what I’ve been told. So, after finding ourselves randomly in Romania, as you do, we came across a sign for a bicycle and tour company in Bucharest. I took this photo so I’d have the link for the company to ask them about a tour […]