I don’t know what it is about Monday’s lately, but the last several weeks I’ve found myself unable to post anything on Monday’s. I’m like a traveling, blogging version of Garfield.
Yesterday I was on an 11 train ride from Budapest, Hungary to Sighisoara, Romania. Needless to say, the Romanian trains do not have wifi.
Sighisoara is a very picturesque town and is also famous for being the birthplace of one Vlad Dracul, aka Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracuala.
Technically, it is still Friday on the west coast of the US when I’m posting this, so I can feel a bit OK about myself. Anyway, here are some things to read from around the internet that those of you curious about the world might be interested in:
- E-books now outselling print books on Amazon.com AllThingsD.com
- Is the US Dollar about to bounce back? (I really hope so) New York Times
- Why are churches burning in Egypt? New York Review of Books
- Blackwater is creating a private army in the Middle East New York Times
- Lessons for the U.S. From the World Travel and Tourism Council BNet.com
- Vintage photos of Moscow from 1909 Flickr
- The Rise of “Logical Punctuation”. Slate
- Serendipity: A Legal Nomads Love Story Legal Nomads
Every time I log on, I always leave with another random destination on my wish list to visit. I never would have considered going to Romania, as the only thing I knew about the country is that they have a fantastic gymnastics program… Looks like there would be plenty to do and see!
romania is a beutiful place, i camped just outside the capital for several days while backpacking around europe. Your blog takes some beating!
I know how you feel on train rides from Budapest, Hungary to Sighisoara, Romania. I did it 2 years ago
Romania is a very beautiful place i got to agree:) i kinda like this blog
Glad you’re in Romania! I spent a few summers there as a child, and have many great memories. It is such a beautiful country! I hope you are enjoying it!
The US$ is dying and will continue to do so. Get into commodities or out of the deadbeat currency. Dr. Bernanke can’t just print cash forever and not pay the consequences. That said, the US almost died in 2008 so these 3 years have been kinda propped up.
Hy Gary! I`m from Romania, I’m reading your blog for a while and I`m surprised to see you`re here right now. If you need some traveling in Romania tips you can write me.
Thanks. Just arrived in Brasov today!
I love this blog post and enjoyed reading it. Come visit Australia some time..
hope you had a great trip in that place…will be seeing budapest in two months…dracula…hmmmm…wondering if i can still see him..JJ! happy trip!
Hi Gary! Found your blog today, its amazing!!!! So many beautiful stories and pictures!…I’ve been to Brasov, its a beautiful city, and lots of good authentic Romanian food :).
Svetlana