A Travel Writer’s Travel Blog

Last year when we were here we pretty much hated every single minute of our stay. Now , it’s somewhat better but probably only b/c I took my work wt me so I’m sort of stuck inside anyway.

Yesterday when I wanted to work though the net decided to die and i logged from my mobile connection. BAD IDEA! It worked horribly here although back home it works great. I finally managed to do some work but it took me 3 times longer than I would have done it on my connection YIKES! Called it a day and decided to go out and at least get some walking in…hey, I’m an active person, I need my cardio!

While on Sat when we arrived we had  a lovely time on the beach (see photo below), yesterday it was sort of boring…there’s not much to do in this city or at least not what me and my husband do at home.

Right now I’m taking a short break from working, eat bit and then work some more. The net seems pretty decent but cannot relay on it as it proved to be very unstable

With my husband on the beach at Podu 4. Behind is Borcea , one of the Danube’s branches.

Countdown: 09 days!

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