Todays Mileage
200
Stage 12 Map
Start - Constanta
End - Focsani, Romania
Via - Moldova, Ukraine
Countries Visited
Romania
Moldova (18)
Ukraine (19)
Trip Notes
Going to add another two countries to the list today although we won’t spend much time in either of them.
The 2nd leg to the Ukraine is about 2 hours but that includes ferry time also when we get to Galati.
Todays Leg Information
Stops & Destination Notes
Popas Cicurova
Is a road side café we can stop at and have a break.
Moldova
Moldova does not get many tourists and isn’t really set up for them, but this is one of its greatest charms. There may not be many sights to see either, but they are generally impressive, such as the dramatic and beautiful cave monasteries, this is Eastern Europe's last unknown land.
Ukraine
Ukraine has been inhabited by humans since 32,000 BC. During the middle Ages, Following a breakup in the 13th century, the territory was contested, ruled and divided by a variety of powers, including Austro-Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, the Ottoman Empire and Russia. A Cossack republic emerged and prospered during the 17th and 18th centuries, but Ukraine's territories remained divided until they were consolidated into a Soviet republic in the 20th century. It finally became independent in 1991.
Focsani
There is not much to do in Focsani but it does mean we should be able to get an early night and be ready for tomorrow.