Day 08 Lock at Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Today we slipped through the locks at Drobeta-Turnu, and I’m always amazed at how quietly these huge pieces of engineering do their work. One minute you’re level with the river, the next you’re rising—or sinking—like the ship is taking a slow breath.

Standing out on deck, watching the concrete walls slide by, I felt that familiar mix of curiosity and gratitude that travel always brings out in me. The Danube was calm, the light was soft, and for a few minutes the whole ship seemed to pause with me. Moments like this remind me why I love being on the water—there’s always something happening, even when it looks like nothing at all.Læs mere