I spent much of the first few months of this year fascinated by the unfolding events in Ukraine and so it was with great excitement that I made my way across the border into that strange and mysterious land a couple of weeks ago. It is one thing to see it mentioned on CNN, one thing to read a few articles, one thing to do … Continue reading The Ballad of Garri Potter
Well I’ve finally washed up on the steamy concrete shores of Chisinau (the capital of the much-maligned Republic of Moldova), suffering like most everyone in the brutal August heat (yesterday’s high was 41C), and I realize with much regret that instead of writing about my new adventures and experiences I must now address a number of things from my recent past (in Romania). Lies, Lies … Continue reading Pana la ultimii 100 de metri
At long last I am finally somewhere long enough to sit down and tell the tale that can only now be told. Currently I find myself in southern Germany but this is not my final destination and only the Creator knows where I will end up as my strange odyssey continues. Dat Afara It’s now all over the news in Romania but in case you … Continue reading I Wore the Crown, Not a Halo
Since I am forbidden from talking about my own case, I thought I’d take a breather and tell you about another case, starring once again the crack units of the Cluj-Napoca police. I assure you that everything you are about to read is entirely true. Two officers in a Transportation Police blue Volkswagen with full markings, including an activated lightbar (the “disco lights”), pull over … Continue reading The one who got away
Hey, it’s my little fucking cat, Noodles :) In case you’re wondering when to visit Romania, this is the time. The spring is bursting out everywhere and it’s getting to be T-shirts in the daytime – a daytime that lasts for over 15 hours. That’s right. While Romanian winters love to pound the shit out of its loyal humans, it’s all worth it if you … Continue reading Holiday Road
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