Arrived at Bucharest train station this morning and the timetable looks quite complicated.
Fortunately we had visited yesterday and already had our tickets.
We were travelling to just over the border in Bulgaria, and our carriage looked quite attractive with all of its graffiti.
Not so good from inside as it was difficult to see out of the window, and the ancient window also didn't open so it was also way too hot.
We had to stop at the border and the guard disappeared with our passports, and lots of other people's for nearly an hour, but eventually we got them back and the train finished its journey at Ruse.
Ruse is in Bulgaria and on the river Danube, and there is no other way of saying that the walk from the station to our room was a bit rough looking.
Later in the afternoon and in the middle of quite a violent thunderstorm,we set off to explore the town.
It has some very dodgy areas, but also some glorious old buildings in need of a bit of care and attention.
Maybe also a change of colour.
Eventually we made it down to the Danube, which looked pretty grim in the rain, but then we found a riverside bar and things started to improve.
Once the rain slowed down other people appeared, and a Friday night vibe was possibly gradually making an appearance.
Found the town sign which is always a favourite of ours, and I have absolutely no idea why it says Pyce instead of Ruse.
After a very tasty meal at the Happy Bar we got back to our room and Darren made us both a coffee using the white liquid that I bought from the supermarket. I thought that it was milk, but surprise surprise, it tasted like vinegar.
I really don't think that Starbucks will start selling it anything soon.
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