Well, I knew it had to come eventually – time to leave beloved Scotland and head off for new adventures…  First a train from Glasgow to London…

…and flying out of Heathrow…

…and several hours later…  Welcome to Romania!

…and in case you are wondering, the tint is from the window of the car…

The hotel in which I am staying has a fascinating history full of espionage and intrigue…  Rather than me recount it, you can read about it here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenee_Palace_Hilton_Bucharest

Went for a short wander…

Yes, I went into an Irish Pub in Romania!  LOL!

…and the food was DELICIOUS!!!

…and back in Scotland, it snowed without me!

At the hotel in Romania, the staff here are all so very lovely – and this is my corner cubby-hole space where I curl up and work and write – and where they bring me red wine now without me having to ask…  🙂

…and speaking of work, I’d best get back to it…

~ Bella

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