Thank you! 😊

Hello Jorn! 👋😁🍷 I remember you mentioning your story and California before, but I had no idea this actually happened in Napa Valley! I can imagine how my experience might bring back a lot of memories and thoughts for you, and not seem as cheerful as it would for someone seeing it for the first time. 😔 Having spent most of my life in Bucharest, I’ve always wondered if there’s a place where I’d feel better, where I really see myself living... 🌍 So, whenever I visit somewhere new, I always catch myself thinking, "Could I live here? What would life be like?" It’s what happened with London... I absolutely loved it as a tourist, but living there was a whole different experience, though I still miss it sometimes! 🏙 So, I get how different it must be when you're trying to actually build a life somewhere else. For me, the U.S. has always been more about the books, movies, music, and TV shows I grew up with. 📚🎬🎶 Even the cartoons I watched were American! 😄 It’s strange, but despite not having been there at the time, it feels like a part of my childhood/teenage years. I’m not sure how I’d adjust to the culture myself, but I think it really depends on having the right people around me. Thank you for watching, and I really hope it didn’t bring back too many tough memories. 😔 And yes, I can’t believe I’ve already reached 1.1k subscribers! 🥂💛🌻

It was around 10 kg (about 22 pounds), which seemed fine at first. But with over 30 km of walking, it turned out to be too much.

Thank you! 😊

The incline on the Pyrenees from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles was pretty challenging for me, especially with a heavy backpack.. it made a big difference compared to other hikes I’ve done without one. The elevation gain is around 1,365 meters (4,478 feet) over about 20 kilometers (12 miles), so it's a steep climb, particularly at the start. However, I hadn’t trained before starting the Camino (I’ve done a few hikes here and there, but not in the months right before the Camino), and I managed to get through it. If you do some training beforehand, you should be fine. And... that’s only for one day; the Camino gets much easier after that! 😊

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! 😊 I'm glad the video gave you some ideas for your next trip. The south coast of England sounds lovely! I lived in London for four years but often found myself heading north, so I never got the chance to visit. I hope you enjoy exploring more of Bucharest in September! 🍁🏙

Omg, hi Eddie!!! How are you? I’m really glad to hear from you! It does feel like the Camino was ages ago, and we also walked together at the very beginning. So much happened after that! We met during the ‘complaining about the highway’ stage! 😂 And yes, those were the early days when I was just hoping the channel would get to where it is now... crazy to think it actually happened! 😲 I hope you’re doing well, and remember: WE ARE THE CAMINO!!! 😂

@@oliviaelenat We are indeed the Camino!

Thank you so much! 😊

Yeah, it’s really sad to see how it’s been neglected for so long. There seem to be some projects in place now, and some renovations have already started, so hopefully, things will start to improve soon. 🤞

Hi! 😊

It’s great to hear such nice things about Bucharest! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Wishing you an amazing time on your trip and all the best with your future plans! 😊

.mai bine la Oradea 😊

You need employees? I‘m a Project Manager from Germany and I wanna move to Bucuresti too.

@@GuentherSchlauch Not at this time. Thx for asking though!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! I hope you get the chance to hike the trail! 😊

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It’s tenth though for crime rate, not first.😊

Grazie! 😊

Thank you! 😊 Yes, I'm the same! 😁

Thank you so much! ❤

Multumesc frumos! ❤ Am vazut comentariul tau ca notificare inainte sa vad numarul de abonati, deci a venit ca o mare bucurie! 😊🎉

Mai mult din curiozitate... Mereu am fost pasionata de calatorii si, in acelasi timp, mi-am si dorit sa locuiesc in mai multe locuri, pentru experienta in sine. Recunosc ca inainte sa ma mut din Romania am crezut mereu ca 'the grass was greener' si am fost atrasa de societatea vestica, dar mi-am dat seama ca sunt plusuri si minusuri peste tot. Experienta mea m-a facut sa apreciez mai mult anumite aspecte legate de Romania. 😊

@@oliviaelenat ce parere ai despre faptul ca noi europenii vom deveni minoritari in tarile noastre si intr-un final extinctie datorita imigratiei din asia si africa?

@@oliviaelenat ce parere ai despre faptul ca noi europenii vom deveni minoritari in tarile noastre si intr-un final extinctie datorita imigratiei non-europene?

You can definitely do it! 😁 I was clueless and untrained when I started, and I still made it! 😄 The weather did get pretty bad towards the end of October, so starting about two weeks earlier would have been ideal. Wishing you the best on your Camino! 🥾🌄

@@oliviaelenat I'm gonna need it...i'm looking to start 12 October...I'm guessing wet and cold weather gear would be appropriate HAHA...Anyway thanks for the info =)

Yes, it's really safe. 😊

She`s from Bucharest, tho

@@vald9698 wasn't talking to her, but to tourists in general :)

Thank you so much! ❤

@@oliviaelenat underated city!

Haha, Ceausescu's favourite word! 😄🏛 I’m glad to hear you found the information interesting! I must admit, I don’t know much about other Eastern European countries either, since I’ve always chosen to travel to more popular destinations instead, but I’m hoping to visit them in the near future. 🌍✈ Yes, I was born in Bucharest, and I still have my childhood home. 😊 Regarding Ceausescu’s era being quite recent, it’s a bit surreal to think about how my parents' generation lived their first 30-40 years under communism without knowing anything else. About the city before the Palace of the Parliament, the area had a big market and looked more like the old center now. The colorful houses at the Village Museum are typical of the countryside in other areas of Romania. 🌳🏡 As for the younger generations, millennials were the first to have access to the 'outside world', especially with the rise of the internet. Some had access, while others didn’t, depending on where they lived and their family. I think generally those growing up with internet access and American TV series tend to be more open-minded and fit in better with western societies, which is also why many have moved abroad. In contrast, those without it have been influenced by communism indirectly, by only interacting with their close environment, and therefore have a more traditional mindset. They tend to be less open to change, less self-aware, and are more reluctant or judgmental towards unconventional life choices, like traveling full-time instead of settling down, as an example. This is a personal observation and it's of course not the case for everyone. Younger generations’ interests are influenced by the era of technology, which I think is leading to more similarity between cultures. 📱💻 Currently, there isn’t any fear of rising totalitarianism, and the likelihood of war is low since Romania, unlike Ukraine, is a member of both the EU and NATO, which would involve many other countries if anything were to happen. Thank you for your suggestion about interviewing young people, it’s a great idea! However, I feel I need to grow my channel a bit more before confidently interviewing people. 😁 Thank you so much for your support! 💜🌆

@@oliviaelenat thank you for that detailed answering! ...I didn't get what C's favourite word was...?!? 😎

@@oliviaelenat thanks Olive, for your detailed reply! 🌈 ...I wonder, what C's favourite word was? 😎

@@jornspirit Oh, I was talking about "Alo." 😄 I thought you used it intentionally. In Romanian, "Alo" is used either to answer the phone or to get people's attention. It's equivalent to "hello" only in these contexts, so in all his videos, Ceausescu would say, "Alo, alo!" to get people to listen to him. In that context, it’s like saying, "Hey, silence everyone, I'm speaking!" but less formal and less respectful towards the crowd. Nobody really uses it like that, but Ceausescu did in his speeches. It's the standard phone greeting though. 😁

@@oliviaelenat oops - thanks, I've learned something here! In my research on google, it looked like the casual 'hello' or 'hi' on the streets etc... beware of the nuances in foreign countries! 😅

Yes, I’ve noticed that too! In a way, it’s good that some areas remain more authentic and less crowded, but it often means people miss out on the full picture and judge based only on what’s famous, without even looking around the corner. Thank you for mentioning those areas, I will definitely keep them in mind for when I go back! 😊

@@oliviaelenat The incredible fact is that these are extremely large areas and not small remote locations; they then connect with the entire so-called "metropolitan city" which includes the islands and reaches up to Sorrento, hosting over three million inhabitants! Thank you for your lovely attention!

Thank you for sharing that insight! It did sound like a good idea, but I’m glad to know that's all it is. 😊

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! 😊

Grazie! 😊

@@oliviaelenat ♥

Thank you! It must’ve been such an interesting experience to visit and spend some time there back then! 🏛💙

@@oliviaelenat Also, when I go back I will definitely look for Purgatorio Pizza along via Tribunali!

@@oliviaelenat It was fascinating to me back in the 70s. The Spanish Quarter, for instance, looked very different then, almost medieval, and though there was crime there was also a timelessness throughout Naples culture, and joy and art in abundance. I did your walk to St Elmo a few times. Naples was a bright spot of my Navy years.

@@michaelwhite5834 Thank you for sharing your memories! 😊 I can only imagine what the streets must have looked like back then. 🏛 Whenever I visit a place with such rich history, I always wish I could catch a glimpse of how it was in the past. It’s truly fascinating!

Thank you! I walked from 2 Oct to 1 Nov. 😊

Yes, that's the one! ☕❤

Thank you so much! 😊 That was perfectly explained. I completely agree, there is nowhere else like Naples, and it was such a delightful surprise for me! 🏛🌊

Napoli is gold compared to cities in the US

@@MIkkk86 nowadays it's every big city in the world that's dangerous.... understand?

@@pompei1968 yes, of course

Thank you so much! ❤

Thank you! 😊