Day trip to Uzhhorod, Ukraine From our base in Snina, we are so close to the Ukrainian border that the Dynamic Duo couldn’t resist the temptation to a slip over on a day trip. Crossing the border turned out to be quite an experience in itself. It took a solid hour. The Ukrainian officials were friendly enough though. One spoke good English and was all smiles when she saw Her Ladyship’s Irish passport. ‘Ah, you’ve got that funny language with…
Concours d’Elegance, Piestany Every time we go back into Piestany, I fear another spa visit. The Oldies really love the treatments, but I’m not sure if I can take much more of the whiff of sulphur off the pair of them. Thank goodness for outdoor living! Luckily, there are other diversions. The Piestany Music Festival is on at the moment, and the Oldies treated themselves to a classical concert, would you believe. It was performed by the Slovak Chamber Orchestra…
Piestany Spa, Slovakia The spas in Hungary and the Czech Republic went down a treat with the Oldies, so it is no surprise that our first stop in Slovakia is a spa town. Piestany Spa is the oldest and best-known spa in the country. Humans have lived here since the early Stone Age, would you believe! Due to the thermal springs, which of course didn’t freeze in winter, there was apparently no shortage of game in the area. Making it…
Šibenik, Primošten, Trogir, Dalmatian Coast In between our numerous trips inland to the Krka National Park, we have been touring the Dalmatian coastline. And what a coastline it is. I have rarely seen a more picturesque location for a bus stop. I don’t think I would get very far in this part of the world if I had to rely on public transport. I’d be far too distracted by those incredible views to remember to keep an eye out for…
Makó, Hungary and Arad, Romania I wasn’t joking about the potholing! The first 100 km from Debrecen to Makó was a series of potholes, bumps, ruts and ridges. His Lordship is more into heavy metal, but this was a case of rock and roll. Or, rather, shake, rattle and roll! Thankfully the roads eventually improved and I was finally able to enjoy the passing scenery without my eyes blurring. Various crops are grown on the plains, my favourites being sunflowers….