going to the land of dracula

Finally - a proper vacation! Liam and I are headed to Romania for a week. That's right - Dracula and I are apparently going to become buddies. We're renting a car and spending most of our time in Transylvania to do some rock climbing, hiking and view a passageway only open for six weeks of the summer. Transylvania is also considered the largest wilderness in Europe. I'm looking forward to fresh air and more than a day off. We're also planning on heading to the Black Sea and taking a look at the largest delta in Europe. Images are of Bran Castle - the tourist verison of Dracula's castle and Constanta.

A bonus: Romania (once you get there) is also pretty cheap. I'll let you know if that's true.

Cut!

Oh no - in the midst of the one week of not reading a fav blog of mine 'La Belette Rouge' I got cut. Her blog is open to invited readers only now and I didn't make the cut!

I'll miss you!

missing Canada day

It's definitely the first year I've had to work on my nation's birthday. It has made me very grumpy. And tonight - I'm headed to my work's summer party instead of whooping it up with all the other maple leafers in Trafalagar Square. I'm a bit bitter. I'll get over it.Image via

the official drink of the summer

Say goodbye to Sangria. In England - it's all about the Pimms! Delicious lemonade with a bit of a kick. I'm not sure if you can get Pimms in North America, or sparkling lemonade and ginger beer, but I'll find it when I move back.

Try it at home and it'll be your official summer drink too!

Ingredients

• Pimms
• lemonade
• ice
• fresh mint leaves
• lemons, sliced
• cucumber, sliced
• ginger beer
• strawberries, to garnish

Method1. Pour the Pimms and lemonade over ice in a Boston shaker.2. Add ginger beer and ½ strawberry.3. Add some mint leaves, lemon and cucumber slices to taste.4. Serve in a wide brimmed glass or massive jug. 5. Remember it has alcohol. Pimms is a liqueur.