From Romania to Bulgaria

Earlier today (28th May) we left Bucharest in Romania after visiting the presidential palace where the dictator Ceauşescu made his last infamous speech and was eventually overthrown. We had spent the night camping and the youngsters managed to play music until about 2.00am, which I actually slept through for the most part. There were a few complaints this morning though!

We then travelled through the stunning countryside of Romania and Bulgaria to the central city of Kazanlak. I would strongly recommend anyone to come and visit these lands before they become too developed. There are the old soviet style housing blocks and the ancient ways of living trying to compete with societies breaking into the 21st century.

We have now seen a great change from western to eastern cultures and tomorrow will be even more fascinating as we head for the Turkish border and to Istanbul, it will be a long drive. But tonight we have the luxury of sleeping in a superb hotel, hot showers and large beds! Here’s to a good nights sleep.