Day 4 – Romanian Adventure The one with the Snow Dive, the Cable Car in a Blizzard… and the Butterfly Blessing. Location: Sibiu SUMMARY Our final day in Romania threw everything at us: deep snow, wild weather, a dramatic cable car descent, a peaceful church blessing, and one last geocaching adventure around Sibiu. It felt…
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Day 3 – Romanian Adventure The one with the tour, the disco bus, the icy tunnel and the chalet birthday chaos Location: Sibiu & Bâlea Lake Summary Today had everything. A beautiful wander around Sibiu’s cobbled squares… a full-on disco bus moment (yes, YMCA at 11am)… a cable car ride into the snowy mountains… palinka…
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The one with the howling huskies, the rogue bobsleigh, and the three-floor bedroom Huskies in the mountains, a spontaneous bobsleigh detour, medieval towers, oversized hotel rooms, and the kind of dinner chat that sticks with you. Location Sibiu, Romania ✨ Vibe Fast-paced, funny, a tiny bit dramatic — and properly heartfelt. The Long-Winded Version ☕…
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The One with the Snowy Mountains, the Ski Drama and the Plum Brandy Snow-capped views, medieval castles, first-time skiing, cable car cocktails, and a dinner that felt like a Romanian royal banquet. Location Brașov, Romania ️ Weather A very pleasant 13°C — warm for this time of year (especially when you’re peeling off layers at…
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Day 3 – SLOVAKIA ADVENTURE The one with the scary gorge challenge, fantastic views… and a traffic jam! Location: Národný National Park Distance: ~7.5 miles (Garmin total) ️ Weather: Glorious – blue skies, sunshine, and that perfect hiking breeze Highlights 7:00 am – Breakfast and coffee There’s something lovely about that final-day…
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Day 2 – SLOVAKIA ADVENTURE ? Location: Štrbské Pleso ? Distance: ~10.6 miles ⛑️ Health: All good. Feeling strong. ?️ Weather: Perfect hiking weather — crisp air, clear skies. Summary Today has been one of those days that reminds you: it’s not just about the destination, but all the small moments – the hush…
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The one with… ladders, laughter, and a little bit of fear. Location: Slovak Paradise National Park Miles: 10 miles Health: Suchá Belá & Prielom Hornádu Gorges Weather: Warm & beautiful ⸻ ? Morning Fuel 7am – Breakfast in Slovakia is anything but ordinary. From pancakes and grapes to boiled eggs, raw carrots, and strong coffee,…
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The one with the tears, the cabbages, and the cathedral ? Location: Sigüeiro → Sangtiago ? Miles: 14 miles ⛑️ Health: Shattered but happy. ?️ Weather: Rain, rain, and more rain… until the final stretch when the sun broke through, as if Santiago himself was welcoming us home. ⸻ We made it! ? There’s a…
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The one with dinosaurs, spiders, and soul-talks ? Location: Hospital de Bruma → Sigüeiro ? Miles: 16.4 ⛑️ Health: No change. All good. ?️ Weather: Cool, cloudy with the occasional sprinkle of rain. ⸻ HIGHLIGHTS ? 7.30 am – Breakfast at Hotel Canamia has had an upgrade since my last visit. Once it was just…
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The one with Granny’s café, surprise Brits, and the runaway kitten ? Location: Betanzos → Hospital de Bruma ? Miles: 15 ⛑️ Health: One tiny blister and a few sore muscles, but everyone’s holding up well. ?️ Weather: Camino perfection – cloudy, mild, and dry. Highlights ? 7:00 am – Breakfast here always makes me chuckle.…
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