The hike to Téryho chata was the hardest I’ve faced yet. The vertical climb was treacherous through 3ft snow and 40mph winds… Monika and I had the same plan as the last hike we completed to visit the Goulash Man. We would finish work and head out as soon after. Juraj had also driven about …
An epic two-day hike over the incredible snowy mountains in High Tatras, Slovakia to find the Goulash Man in Zdiar, Slovakia.
Of all the paths through Europe that I’d hypothetically created, Slovakia wasn’t involved in any of them. I guess it was too far east of my objective which was to visit Germany and then Italy, but there I was, in the Tatra mountains of Slovakia just a few days before Christmas 2019.
I’ve passed through seven countries, met a list of inspiring individuals and learned a multitude of life skills… but now it has come to an end, just six months into my expedition from London to Australia.
Through my endurance and attempt to stay until the end of the ski season, I have accomplished but one thing. I am now a ghost in this abandoned hotel. I wait for quiet hours to eat, in an attempt to avoid other volunteers. It’s not that I dislike them, only that we are different. Different …
I was stoked to be in Slovakia. I’d had a great time in Bratislava and next, I would be spending a month or two on a ski-resort. Just a few problems; I was already one day late, my arse was on fire, and I had a five-hour journey to the High Tatras Mountains, Slovakia.
Bratislava. Where do I begin?
It feels so long ago now and I drank a lot of alcohol which of course we all know diminishes memories. Hmm.
Let’s start with my parting in Bavaria and move onto the partying in Bratislava, Slovakia.
After my time in Hanover, I found myself neglecting my diary and frustratingly I knew the reason. Though it was Christmas season in Bavaria, Germany, so all was well.
I hadn’t made money for two months and I was spending far more than I expected. I needed to make some cash. I finally had the opportunity… in Hanover.
I had to take the train from Passau to Pfarrkirchen to reach my next workaway. I was not so much nervous, but cautious of the workaway scheme. I’d spent a week in Galacia, Spain on my last workaway and it didn’t turn out the way I desired. I hoped this time would be better. I …
