Category Archives: Seven Volcanoes

On the top of the highest volcano of the world (II)

Day  5:  After consulting with the family we decided to take a break and spend the day acclimatizing. We were supposed to go for a porteo, transportation of some material to the last refuge, Tejos, but our Russian friend, Johnny, kindly … Continue reading

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On the top of the highest volcano of the world (I)

So, we are finally leaving for Chile: Ojos del Salado. The eyes of the Salted One. The Romanian expedition is composed by Alexandra, Dana and Dan Marcu. The Marcu family. Setting off for the highest volcano of the world. Almost 7000 m. … Continue reading

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Friendship around Giluwe (Seven Volcanoes Circuit)

I met Peter Kinjap some weeks ago. I was in full process of preparing our next expedition. The expedition in Papua New Guinea, where the highest volcano of Oceania Australia is waiting for us.So I was digging on the internet. … Continue reading

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The landmark of Mount Giluwe

Some months ago I began to prepare The Mount Giluwe Expedition in Papua New Guinea.  Mount Giluwe has the distinction of being the highest volcano on the Australian continent, and is thus one of the Volcanic Seven Summits. For us … Continue reading

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Preparation for Giluwe

In 20 days from today we will leave for our fifth volcano from the 7 Volcanoes Circuit. Mount Giluwe, in Papua New Guinea. Just listen to the sound of the name. It’s magical. We can’t wait to set off for … Continue reading

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Alexandra and the Seven Volcanoes Circuit

Alexandra Flavia Marcu is my daughter. I educated her the way every mammal does with its cub.                                             I tried to teach her everything that I knew or I could do. A mammal would teach its cub how to hunt, how … Continue reading

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Travelling in Iran (part 1)

We rented a car in Teheran, in order to save some time, for taking us to the city of Hamadan where one can visit the cave of Al-Sadr. This huge cave is located 75Km due northeast of city of Hamadan … Continue reading

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Iran- Behind the hologram

As soon as our friends found out that our next destination was Iran, the questioning started.-Are you mad? From all the countries… There is a war there…. You’ll be blown up by… and so on and so forthWell, I am … Continue reading

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Ascent of Damavand

Description of a successful ascent We finally arrived in Iran. When I say we, I talk about the Marcu family, which means Alexandra, Dana and Dan Marcu, the team that with the help of the County Board of Hunedoara, Romania, … Continue reading

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Getting ready for our expedition…in Iran!

We’re going to Irannnnn! Can’t wait for it! For the moment we have to deal with our luggage, there are plenty of things to be done! The most important thing is that we have managed to sort out the cown … Continue reading

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