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    Our driver, Stefan, is a keen angler
    CrisanFishermen en routeFishermen en routeNet fishingOne of our two motorboatsCormorant / HeronWhite Pelicans on the lakeWhite Pelicans on the lakeCormorants on the lakeReed bedMila 23, part of the Crisan communeOur tugboat and pontoonOld local fishing boat / Old netting and support polesRussian Orthodox Church; many of the population in Mila 23 are of Russian descentIvan Patzaichin Museum: He grew up in Mila 23MedalsViews from the top of the MuseumAn old Russian watch towerTypical viewTypical viewOur tugboat pulling the pontoonRelaxing on the pontoonDinner; Chicken schnitzel / apple strudel

    Danube Delta 2; Crisan to Mila 23

    September 18 in Romania ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    Crisan is a commune in Tulcea County that includes three villages - Caraorman, Crisan, and Mila 23 - located in the middle of the Danube Delta.

    In the morning, we disembark into two small motorboats and go along the back channel towards the Tre Iezere Lake area. There are many bird species in the Danube Delta as the terrain is difficult for their terrestial predators. We pass along the maze of channels fringed by wild reed beds and willow trees before visiting the lake area. We then carry on to Mila 23, a very interesting place. After a walk around, we reboard the pontoon for a late lunch and head along the north channel back in the direction of Tulcea. We are blessed with good weather all day, although the boat's speed made it chilly at times. A great day out, followed by lunch and relaxing on the pontoon.

    We stop overnight on the Delta, about 1 hour away from the port of Tulcea.

    Later on, it's dinner; it's a hard life!    Read more