This kayak day happened on the 20th of July, 2024. Jonas and I paddled the Danube from Brăila to Galați. This was a relatively short day between two major Romanian cities. Contents1 Leaving Brăila for Galați2 Big Ships of Brăila + End of the Măcin Branch at Smârdan3 Brăila Bridge: The Last Bridge Across the Danube4 Not Much Happening on the Way to Galați5 Arriving in Galați6 Five Days One Week in Galați7 Good read? Consider buying me a craft beer!8 Feel free to share this post if you enjoyed it! Leaving Brăila for Galați Because we only had about 20Continue reading
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Kayak Trip Day 81: Hârșova to Brăila! – An Unexpected 70-Kilometer Day in the Vâlciu Branch
The 81st day of the Danube kayaking trip occurred on Wednesday, the 17th of July, 2024. We paddled from Hârșova through the Vâlciu Branch, intending to go camping. However, things were going well, so we decided to paddle on to Brăila. Brăila is Romania’s biggest city on the Danube River. Contents1 Leaving Hârșova Before Dawn2 Stinky Hot Springs + Giurgeni–Vadu Oii Bridge3 Three Branches, Pros and Cons: Cremenea, Vâlciu, and Măcin4 Paddling the Vâlciu Branch: Natural Beauty + Peace5 Re-entering the Danube: Gropeni Ferry + Calia Island6 Red-Green Buoy + Paddling Past Chiscani7 Arapu Branch Military Port + Booking aContinue reading