Monday, 4 Aug 2008 | Views [462]
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 >
Sunday, 3 Aug 2008 | Views [436]
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 >
Saturday, 2 Aug 2008 | Views [493]
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.
Friday, 1 Aug 2008 | Views [365]
Thursday, 31 Jul 2008 | Views [421]
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.
Wednesday, 30 Jul 2008 | Views [464]
Chalky cliffs. A free Budweiser from the owner of a petrol station. Food in a ceramic bowl. Camping wild.
Tuesday, 29 Jul 2008 | Views [398]
Long day of paddling. Jailhouse rock. Against the flow. Sunset Camp.
Monday, 28 Jul 2008 | Views [483] | 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 >
Sunday, 27 Jul 2008 | Views [551]
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.