• Can’t trust AI, but might find a party

    September 1, 2025 in Moldova ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    I walked about an hour past my destination, but to get back, ChatGPT, Google and Apple said it would take 3 to 4 hours. (It didn’t)

    Restaurant Agricolorului was advertised on the sign, down a trail, across the footbridge, through the forest and Voila! a restaurant.

    Only people there were 20 people dressed up and giving toasts. Not fancy enough for a wedding. Turns out it was a group of teachers celebrating the first day of school (short day I guess). I was able to congratulate them with a few Romanian words. But the best part was that I could talk to the cook in Italian and thank her for the delicious food. And, of course, the famous Maldovan wine.
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