August 11. I had planned to drive to the Danube Delta in Tulcea but abhorred the thought of driving on any more roads in Romania, which were either riddled with […]

August 6. Once I awoke (I never really slept) I moved into the room with A/C. I felt like I’d been hit by a truck and ended up spending most […]

August 5. After visiting Bran Castle, I headed southwest toward Bran pass which had been strategically important in controlling trade between Wallachia and Transylvania.  What incredible terrain!  I passed Moieciu […]

August 5. I had my camping place mostly to myself, and awoke and made my way toward Bran Castle. On the way, I stopped in Râșnov to admire an old […]

August 4. I spent the day in Brasov.  I had a hankering for a latte, and spent too long looking for a good cafe.  Most had beans from Spain or […]

August 3. I hadn’t made the tour of Peleș and Pelișor Castle yesterday, and decided to try again. It was worth it, even though I had to sit through a […]

August 2.  I awoke to the gurgle of a stream and a cool breeze, a refreshing way to start the day as the next few were supposed to get over […]

August 1.  I spent the night worrying about my lost tent poles, and didn’t sleep a wink. I hoped against hope that they might still be where I thought I […]

July 31.  It was Monday, and a good day to head out of town.  All the museums were closed.  I headed into town and had a latte at my favorite […]

July 30.  After losing my car key and the search that followed, I headed to the ASTRA Museum of Folkloric Traditional Civilization in the Dumbrava Forest. I’d hoped to hit […]

July 30. It had been a damp night and I woke up soaked.  I hung my tent, pillows, and blanket out to dry using the outside of the car as […]

July 28. I awoke to a German-speaker delivering something to a wealthy gated house in the hills across from Sighișoara.  It was early, and I decided to hit the road.  […]