Back to Cudalbi
My train finally pulled into the Tecuci train station at 3:40am. Tecuci represents a familiar locale. Not only was it the nearest train station to my village – thus my portal to the rest of Romania – but it was … Continue reading
The First Three People I Met in Romania
After 17 hours of traveling, I arrived at the Bucharest airport. The first person with whom I interacted was the ticket vendor for CFR, the operator of Romanian trains. Pleased with my ability to recall the Romanian language, I boastfully … Continue reading
Hotul din Angela!
I saved some money by not taking the most direct route to Romania. Instead of a single stop in Rome, I opted for two stops: Manchester, England and Helsinki, Finland. Yet, the wisdom of this plan was quickly discredited. At … Continue reading
Emma Shankland: Scholar Athlete
As an older brother, I surely deserve some credit for mentoring and grooming Emma into the superstar which she has become.
