OK, Plan B! We have booked a cheap flight from Venice to Kos, the train from Villach to Venice and a hotel/apartment in Kos for the first 2 nights. Leaving tomorrow!!
The migrant issue in Budapest has convinced us to change our plans. We purchased flights from Budapest to Kos for September 14th back in June. These have a “no cancellation policy”. However the scenes we are seeing in Budapest tell us that we don’t want to be there at this time. We feel that the cost of the additional flight will be offset by more inexpensive accommodation and meals in Greece.
Kos, is also experiencing migrant issues, but we understand that they are making their way to Europe as soon as they can. We hope they make it safely to their chosen destination!
I found a geocache today, FINALLY. I was shutout in Krakow and Vienna. I find that Traditional caches here are a great challenge since most of them do not post descriptions or hints in English. While I was logging this one Stu was abandoning me as I was skulking in bushes near a memorial to people lost in WWII.
We came across these loaded bicycles. Earl and Sherron, I am sure you guys traveled much lighter than this, right???
We met Clayton and Ngosa for drinks in the center of town. Great insights into life in Austria and Ngosa’s home country of Zambia. She showed us some video of her with elephants roaming in her yard. Very cool! Maureen Sorokowski you would love it!!
The rain has come to Villach and along with it the temperature has dropped significantly. Time to move south!! A sign 🙂
Just reading in newspaper of the turmoil in Budapest, seems like a good choice to alter travel plans. A very sad human story unfolding. Jim & Roberta found not many migrant issues in Greece as they just used the country for access to richer countries.
Drought is over here, too many days of stinkin’ rain, enjoy your sunshine! Joan
Yes, we feel badly for these people. I am not sure how the situation can be resolved, but I hope fences are not built all over Europe! We will enjoy the sunshine. Thanks Joan!
Hi guys. Catching up on your blog as we have bee camping with no internet this past week….and yes we did travel a wee bit lighter. Be safe….. Great adventures always have a change of plans!