Our doggy guide waiting for us at the start of the hike.

Dogs waiting for us as we took too long at a lookout. They never barked, nor even once.

Had to leave this one behind. He couldn't keep up.

Like kids, we were mesmerised watching vehicles enter and then emerging out of the tunne

We were concerned Incontinent Rug was dehydrated as it kept peeing.

Relaxing on the deck of our accommodation late afternoon.

Day 54 ROMANIA Orsova

May 11 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

We did a wonderful 5km hike that meandered along the Danube River on the ridge of the range which gave us an panoramic views of the river.

When we began the hike a shaggy dog joined us for the first 100m then another brown dog joined our merry pack. They stayed with us for the entire hike mostly running ahead and then waiting for us to catch up.

Even though there was a group of about 25 hikers walking in the opposite direction giving the dogs lots of cuddles and pats, the pair of dogs stayed with us. (Ruby would not deign nor dare touch an animal for fear of fleas or rabies or mere mangyness.)

The black shaggy dog who we called Incontinent Rug was hilarious. It would pee every few metres, run into the bush and come back with all sorts of leaves, twigs, vines and dust caught in its coat. Then shakes itself vigorously and drag its bottom along the path for a good scratch. It gave us a lot of laughs. Unlike the dog at the hike after Sinia that freaked Ruby out, Incontinent Rug was great company.Read more