Monthly Archives: September 2010

Harem

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Traveler

To most of us the term “harem” evokes images of dancing semi-clad ladies and and girls, inevitably falling into the 15th-century era-appropriate equivalent of pillow fights. Continue reading →

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Who is this man?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Traveler

Our guide told us that throughout this area there are mounds and hills that contain similar tombs all over the place — some of which have not yet been opened or discovered. Continue reading →

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English tea in a Hungarian pub

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Traveler

After order my blackcurrant tea, I couldn’t well resist digging into the big bowl of peanuts but wondered where to place the shells after cracking. Continue reading →

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Romanian dogs

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Traveler

I can’t help wondering how our own spoiled 40-pound pet would fare were she to be transplanted to the streets of Braşov, or Sighişoara, or Istanbul. Continue reading →

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September rain

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Traveler

The highlight of the trip, Bran Castle, was behind us, but new highlights that bore no anticipation awaited us. Continue reading →

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I am here.

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Traveler

A week and two days ago I woke up in Romania. On the way to Transylvania by luxury train, I stopped in Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad Tepes (Dracula). Blog post 1.  Let’s see how this goes.

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