My last day in Romania. I have been here for 29 days and only have scratched the surface. When I return home I will have to read more about Romanian politics and society. I was up at 06:15 for a breakfast of my bartered Romanian honey and some bread. Off on a dilapidated bus courtesyContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time ” : 22July1974: All Over the Place in Romania and Yugoslavia: The Squawking Plastic Parrot: Being a Community Project and a Cadillac With New York Plates Parked Outside a Shack”
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RKS Wine: Argentinian Viognier?
We do not see much Argentinian Viognier here in Canada. Most of it comes from California and France. So is this Seral Viognier from Mendoza any good? The grapes are grown at an altitude of 1,300 metres in Tupungato, Mendoza. There is no oak involved just stainless steel. It has a very light gold colourContinue reading “RKS Wine: Argentinian Viognier?”
“Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 15: Some Downtime: I Meet Mr. Gordon Lightfoot and Drake: President Biden Has a Mission for Me and Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog
I had a good sleep except for flashbacks about explosions and the deaths of my Ukrainian family. Bob takes me, Reggie and Dylan for a walk in the compound. Poor Bob having to pick up all that poop. We have our breakfast and as usual, according to Reggie, we have a little treat on theContinue reading ““Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 15: Some Downtime: I Meet Mr. Gordon Lightfoot and Drake: President Biden Has a Mission for Me and Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 21July1974: Motru, Romania: Bartering with a Poor Romanian Dude: My Celebrity Status Continues: Police Chief Warns About Associating with Me
Considering the rain leakage into my tent I woke up in a good mood. I was on the road at 06:30. On a ride in the back of a truck one guy my age went berserk when he saw my belt. He really went nuts when he saw I had a pair of jeans inContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 21July1974: Motru, Romania: Bartering with a Poor Romanian Dude: My Celebrity Status Continues: Police Chief Warns About Associating with Me”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 20July1974: Simeria, Romania: Ducks and Chickens Running Around the Street
Up early to perform my morning ablutions and readying for my next destination Sebes. I had to take a bus to Sibiu to get to the main road. A toothless peasant in front of me reeked of wine and we were sandwiched in. I had to mash my way out. I got my first rideContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 20July1974: Simeria, Romania: Ducks and Chickens Running Around the Street”
RKS Wine: Argentinian Well Knowns
The Catena family has been making wines in Argentina for over 100 years so you’d assume they know something about wine. Longevity does not equate with quality though. Let’s check out their Alamos Selección 2018 Malbec from Mendoza in Argentina. On the nose this black cherry purplish colored wine is rich and dense. It isContinue reading “RKS Wine: Argentinian Well Knowns”
“Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 14: Bob’s Confidential Memo to Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada
Dear Ambassador: We Canadians understand the desperate conflict the Ukrainian people are facing because of Tsar Putin’s blitzkrieg on your country. We understand the valiant actions of Andrij in Kiev of late setting an example for democratic strength throughout the globe. President Biden of the United States of America has discussed with your President ZelenskyContinue reading ““Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 14: Bob’s Confidential Memo to Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 19July1974: Sibiu (Transylvania), Romania; Cultural Break
Romanian travel for me has been different than the beach life in Yugoslavia and Greece. There is more time to experience town and city life. The experiences are not always great! I woke up about 10 and since I set up tent near a tree I had the shade which was a plus on anotherContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 19July1974: Sibiu (Transylvania), Romania; Cultural Break”
“Andrij The Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 13: In Canada Meeting Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog, Dylan the Westie, Bob and Fay
Our Navy Jet lands in the Niagara Airport in Canada. It was chilly in Washington but the chill here in Canada is just like home in the Ukraine. I am whisked to a private terminal where two dogs come racing out to meet me. They bark and wag their tails and do circles around me.Continue reading ““Andrij The Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 13: In Canada Meeting Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog, Dylan the Westie, Bob and Fay”
RKS Retro Film: “Roma”: A Mexican American Film That Explores Societal and Relationship Devastation
The 2018 Mexican American film “Roma” received 10 Oscar nominations for the 91st Academy Awards and won three including Best Foreign Film (Mexico’s first Best Foreign Film win). Alfonso Cuarón won for Best Director. The film, shot in black and white so beautifully, can be seen as a study of near devastation of human relationshipsContinue reading “RKS Retro Film: “Roma”: A Mexican American Film That Explores Societal and Relationship Devastation”
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