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The superlative fortress of Sucidava – Corabia, Romania
The road was average, until the part funded by the EU began. For now, that’s how you know where to turn to reach the Roman fortress of Sucidava – the turnoff road from the main road is paved with a new concrete curb and a surprising sidewalk (not common in these parts). If you drive…
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Ancient Dacia and Romania’s Stonehenge – Sarmizegetusa, Romania
“Sarmy . . . That place. You know what I’m talking about.” That’s how I usually started conversations about our weekend trip to Sarmizegetusa, the ancient capital of Dacia before the Romans invaded – hidden from modern civilizations, buried in the mountains, only recently found. One of only six UNESCO World Heritage sites in Romania,…
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A castle fit for the movies – Corvin Castle, Romania
As we approached the castle in our dusty station wagon, we were put off by the factories, smoke stacks and large quarry that enveloped this historic oasis. This was no Burg Eltz, tucked between forested hills on a remote outpost. Then, as we walked toward the gates, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. To…
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Mahango Crackers and cooking like an expatriate
My mom started a blog not too long ago. My parents live in Namibia, Africa, where, among other things, my mom has the opportunity to experiment with new ingredients. Today she wrote about one of those exploits, providing insight not only into what’s available in Namibia, but the thought process a person goes through when…
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Gunshots, and other surprising signs of spring
Pop. . . pop, pop. I lifted my head and listened closely. Gunfire? Was someone prepping their BB gun to deter crows and pests from their vegetable patch? Unlikely, but it sure sounded like it. Slowly lifting my eyes over the fence I saw a man with a very long rod beating his vast area…
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Thinking Biblically in an election year, no matter where you live
Like millions of people outside the United States, I am watching the U.S. elections from afar but with great interest. Given the headlines and the articles on my news feed, on any given day my emotions can range from incredulity and disgust to pangs of dread over the potential outcome. As a student of political…
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Romania’s gold
I thought they were jars of oil. Gold and amber, glistening in the sun on roadside stands, I didn’t cross my mind that those stacks of jars were honey. Then we were gifted several jars shortly after our arrival. I also started noticing boxes of hives in backyards, in fields, on trailers – everywhere. When we…
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February in Eastern Europe
This month we crossed the Danube River by ferry and spent a weekend in beautiful Sofia, Bulgaria. February is still technically winter, but most Europeans will attest that this winter has been extremely mild. February ushered in an early spring. When we visited Bulgaria, the snow was gone and the breeze was warm. But…
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Traveling with TCKs
While living in Europe, we’re taking advantage of cheap (like, $40 roundtrip tickets, with half-price for kids! Thank you RyanAir) airlines to reconnect with friends and family scattered across the continent. The travel also reveals the third-culture kid (TCK) tendencies of my children. I don’t often write about TCKness, but I am a TCK and…
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Hercule’s Bath – Baile Herculane, Romania
According to the most reputable legends, Hercules stopped in the Cerna Valley in southwest Romania to bathe in the hot springs and take a much-needed vacation from his exploits. During the Roman period in Dacia, Baile Herculane was a leisure spa town renowned throughout the Empire. Today, vestiges of its 19th century glory days…
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