BULGARIA | Monday, 4 Aug 2008 | Views [437]
Wind's died down. But I'm sick as a dog. Big swell is not helping me and I loose my breakfast at sea. After about two hours I just cannot continue and my trip comes to a sudden stop as I abandon my boat only ten Kilometres from Varna. I take the bus into ... Read more >
BULGARIA | Sunday, 3 Aug 2008 | Views [417]
Another night on a pebble beach. I paddle into the village harbour to be duly greeted by the Border Patrol, marched to the station and set free before breakfast. I paddle a couple of hours to the next public beach in front of typical tourist places. It's ... Read more >
BULGARIA | Saturday, 2 Aug 2008 | Views [474]
Job's done. I made it! Arrived at Silistra three in the afternoon and had beer with some great peple. Same folks agreed to take me across to the coast.
BULGARIA | Friday, 1 Aug 2008 | Views [351]
BULGARIA | Thursday, 31 Jul 2008 | Views [395]
Staying at the Yacht club for my walk round Russe. Very impressive (See pictures). Leaving Russe at five pm. Storm at eight. Trouble finding a spot to spend the night. Walking to the pub. Melon at the house. Holiday home.
BULGARIA | Wednesday, 30 Jul 2008 | Views [442]
Chalky cliffs. A free Budweiser from the owner of a petrol station. Food in a ceramic bowl. Camping wild.
BULGARIA | Tuesday, 29 Jul 2008 | Views [384]
Long day of paddling. Jailhouse rock. Against the flow. Sunset Camp.
BULGARIA | Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [465] | Comments [2]
Dear All, Just a quick note to let you all know that I'm absolutely fine. I'm in Bulgaria now. To be precise I sleep in Romania and eat in Bulgaria. A Romanian policeman just paid one Lei at the PC Club here to get this message out. Long story! Anyway, ... Read more >
BULGARIA | Sunday, 27 Jul 2008 | Views [532]
Ideal paddling conditions. Hot and sunny, no wind. Steak, salad and a Fanta for a quid. Welcome to Bulgaria! Had an hours swim at a public beach in Lom.
ROMANIA | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Views [489]
ROMANIA | Friday, 25 Jul 2008 | Views [344]
ROMANIA | Thursday, 24 Jul 2008 | Views [389]
BnB Five Euro a night - Got a free Chorba!
SERBIA | Wednesday, 23 Jul 2008 | Views [389]
ROMANIA | Tuesday, 22 Jul 2008 | Views [387]
Dragged up the Kayak a steep wall by rope. Tried to cross border into Romania but was refused by Serb officials. Went on to Kladovo to leave country by water. All in heavy rain and rocky waters. Three hours of rowing at night. Slept? in the Kayak on a ... Read more >
SERBIA | Monday, 21 Jul 2008 | Views [409]
SERBIA | Sunday, 20 Jul 2008 | Views [386]
SERBIA | Saturday, 19 Jul 2008 | Views [331]
SERBIA | Friday, 18 Jul 2008 | Views [343]
SERBIA | Thursday, 17 Jul 2008 | Views [483]
Another bus ride into the city - I'm having to get provisions, chat with friends on the net, update the site to let you know what is going on etc. I've been invited to do some training locally and look forward to doing something else but paddle the ... Read more >
SERBIA | Wednesday, 16 Jul 2008 | Views [475]
Weather is back to normal, meaning hot.
Belgrade will be the last vestige of civilisation before the final
part of my trip. I'm well over half way there but still have another
thirty days or so to go. My Samaritans have graciously agreed to meet ... Read more >
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