Ukraine | Crimea - Balaklava (Pink panther & my Birthday)

All the most amazing and adventurous journeys begin with someone saying “I know the short way” (c). Well, I have to admit that after celebrating my Birthday in Crimean Balaklava I’m sure this is true. As much as I love that place (and been there several times, thinking I knew the area by heart) it’s changed so much for the past year and a half. I thought I’d show the short and beautiful way to the fortress and marvelous view of the bay, but instead there were unknown streets, old houses and even wild cucumbers (have I managed to get lost in a town of couple thousands population?) – all but the path I so much needed… But let’s just start at the beginning: so it was September 13^th, and it was my Birthday. Normally I spend it in the far lands, exploring new countries, but due to some events I had to cancel my trip to Norway, being stuck in Crimea. Turned out just as amazing as having a picnic near the Capital in Washington, DC (USA, last year)…