One year in travel photos IV

What's the connection between sun, a lake, a beautiful sunset and kids playing in the rain? Another great trip along the country in May. First pictures were taken somewhere near Brasov in a village hidden by the hills. We went there for an anniversary and had a great time at a barbecue until late at night. The problem is that after that gorgeous sunset the rain started and we refused the host offer to stay over as there where already to many guests to take care of. So close to midnight we searched for accommodation. And we searched and searched up until 2 in the morning firstly at a place somewhere in the woods where our car broke and we had to get out of the car, in the middle of the woods with thunders above or heads to fix it. After fixing the car, we went from town to town in a search for a decent room. When we almost got used with the thought of sleeping in the car the car that night, we found the place. I remember next morning I woke really late, so unlike me.

Next day we went back to the lake to take a farewell and headed to Cluj for business. Unfortunately the weather turned bad and the few ours we spent there we couldn't visit the city. I haven't had taken with me a swimming suit for the lake house, nor some warmer clothes for the weather next days. Cluj, see you next time!

But I did found something nicely on the way. No, not the fields full with those little beautiful yellow flowers, nor the storks looking at us from the roofs. But a little garden dwarf that I finally bought. It is so funny my dwarf ridding his pig. I know realize that I have no pictures of it. The picture in black and white was taken in Sibiu, after our short trip to Reghin. No pictures there because of the cold heavy rain.

One year in travel photos II

The photos in the previous post were taken at the fortress of Fagaras, near Brasov in March this year. I was in a 2 days trip across the country, mainly in Transylvania area. I've been passing nearby Fagaras fortress many times, but now was the only time I've been there. And I liked it. It looks so medieval and I loved the museum inside. Pity I couldn't take pictures inside.The city is first mentioned documentary in 1222 and it is a must if you visit the area. There was some snow at the end of March as can be seen in photos but soon the temperatures went wild and by the end of our trip, we even had 19 degrees Celsius.

Then we went further and, in a village you could easily ignore, we found this relics of a Cistercian monastery. The Romanian name is Carta, the German name Kerg. It was built as a Cistercian Monastery in Tara Fagarasului back in 1198. Currently is a Lutheran Evangelical Church. It is built in a Gothic style and even though just parts of it were saved, you can visit it by just simply asking for the keys. It was nice to be given the keys and just enter and enjoy peacefully the view. So quiet. It seemed from another world. I enjoyed this one.

Next stop was at Cisnadie, near Sibiu where, unfortunately, we couldn't take photos. This was another interesting visit same day, because we went to Saint Walpurga Evangelical Church and Citadel, or one of Transylvania's most famous fortified churches. This strangely named church, that reminded me of Faust's Valpurgical Nights, was built in 13th century and has the first clock tower and the first lightning detector in Transylvania. The pastor took an entire hour from his time to explain us all about the place's history. He speaks also German for those interested and is a very nice person to talk to. Everything from the Turks and mongol invasions, the treasure under the church, defense strategy etc.

After a full day, we decided to find a place to stay and we wondered a little more in our search.

To be continued...