Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe, tucked between Romania to its west and Ukraine to its north, east and south. Chișinău is the capital and largest city. It gained its independence from the Soviet Union in December 1991. The official language is Romanian (also referred to as Moldovan).
Thursday, 5th June 2014
Cathedral Park (Central Park) looking towards the bell tower of the Nativity Cathedral.
A city located in western Ukraine, situated on the upper course of the River Trut in the northern part of the historical Moldavian region of Bukovina. First mentioned in 1408, the city was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and this is reflected in its architecture. Nicknamed “Little Vienna”.
Sunday, 1st June 2014 (afternoon)
The Taras Shevchenko monument in Central Square (Main Square).
Thursday, 8th May 2014
Capital and largest city. Located in Romania’s southern region.
Buses from Chisinau, Moldova, mostly arrive at Filaret bus station in the south, approximately 10 hours (15 Euros), linked to downtown by tram 7 or bus 232. One daily bus from Sofia, 7 hours (18 Euros), stops near Tineretului subway station. From Athens, several per week, 16-20 hours (around 60 Euros), arrive at stations along Viilor Road.
The largest city in Turkey with a population of 14.4 million. The
largest urban agglomeration in Europe and the Middle East. The European
and Asian sides of the city are separated by the Bosphorus strait.
Tuesday, 29th April 2014
View from a boat on the Golden Horn, a wide inlet that leads off the Bosphorus just before it meets the Sea of Marmara.
Tony with his sister Annette. A black swan in front.
Tony and Annette on a bridge over Dawlish Water.
Again Tony and Annette.
