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.

In love with summer

Even though the extreme heat makes everything and everyone move at a slower pace, summer is still the best season of the year in my opinion.
What makes it be on top? Lets see:
- the fact you can wear fewer clothes than in winter and it feels so much better when in tram or bus; there's so much space between people commuting in the morning with a lighter outfit on. I strongly believe that you can squeeze at least one more person in the place occupied in winter by the voluminous, heavy winter clothes. I personally feel at ease wearing a nice dress and sandals. You can quickly take off or put on summer shoes. So comfortable.
-  longer days. Until the middle of June, days are longer than nights and you can enjoy light and sun warmth in the evenings. What about sunsets? Aren't they spectacular in summer?!
- enjoying every drop of rain and every sign of wind. When is hot, wind and rain are a blessing and you wait them impatiently. It feels so good to feel the summer rain on the sunburned skin. It feels so refreshing when the wind blows gently your hair.
- the smell of summer on the skin and clothes. It may seem a little weird this comment, but have you ever noticed how the smell of the skin changes in summer? When at seaside, lying on sand, the skin smells like sun, sunscreen, hot sand, evaporated sea water. A mixture of fragrances that I love. And then are the clothes that you hang outside to dry. OK, we all use softeners but when hanging clothes outside and you let them dry in the sun and wind their fragrance change a bit. Is like they get impregnated with the summer sun.
- eating outside. No matter what you're serving: drinking a coffee early in the morning, having an ice tea with lots of ice in it, taking Sunday lunch with family, serving a delicious cake with friends until late at night, summer makes it special and inviting for staying more outside. I just love those long evenings in the garden with family and friends, chatting and having fun around the table with some candles lit up.
- midday motivated laziness. In summer you can brag about being lazy at midday. Is motivated.
- the semi vacant city. School ends and almost everyone has a holiday. The city becomes less crowded and that feels good.
- thinking of holidays. Is time for the longer days out of work, time to relax after a long time. You just count down the days left until your holiday and it keeps you in a good mood when you're on the verge of being down.
- the summer food. Is time for a variety of food like fruits and vegetables so longed for in the cold winter days. I just love watermelons and ice cream.
- flowers. Each day you can see and smell new flowers. Is like having seasons in a single one. The decor changes its colors and, as a flower lover, I find it amazing each time I observe it.

Those are just a few things that crossed my mind about what summer means to me and why I love it so much.
What about you? What do you think about summer?