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You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced...
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Aug 26, 2024 12:00 AM Two monasteries and two walled churches
Fron Sucevita, where we spent last night we were driving today first to Humor Monastery in Bukovina Mts (unfortunately you can see here only inside frescos - they restore outside ones) and Voronet monastery church listed on the Unesco World Heritage. Both places are nice, but not as nice as Sucevita!
Winding and narrow mountain roads took us later to the region of fortified churches built by German settlers. Before sunset we had a chance to see two of them, both present on UNESCO list: Saschiz - (very tall church, but poor inside, 6 lei entry fee) and the real jewel: Viscri - very authentic and unique regarding architecture. They charge there from seniors 8 lei entry fee, but ot is absolutely worth. It was already evening, when we drove to historic city of Fogaras for overnight stay. I registered hige citadel surrounded by the wide mot and bright, new orthodox cathedral. Tiring but very interesting day!
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Aug 25, 2024 12:00 AM Two monasteries
In 1972,.just after my univarsity graduation, in the time of black &white photography I packed immediately my backpack and took the train to travel via Lviv and Vadil Siret to Romania. I disembarked in Suceava and started mountain walk from monastery to monastery, hosted and feed by friendly monks. Today I experienced sentimental journey, visiting two most beautiful monasteries of Bucovina: Sucevita and Moldovita. I really woked up the memories! The monasteries are still beautiful with its fantastic frescos, and collection of roses in the courtyard, surrounded by green mountains. Only the monks are not as friendly as 52 years ago! Lovely day (32 deg Celsius) We reached our Octavian pension only at 4.30 pm after many photo stops on the way!
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Aug 24, 2024 12:00 AM Drivng to Sigishoara...
Lovely, sunny day. 30+ deg Celsius. We were driving country roads first to Biertan - one of UNESCO sites in Romania. Imagine high gotic walled church located in the hill with the rolling hills in the background! They charge from seniors 15 lei entry fee ( no discounts) but it is worth! This kind of fortified churches were build here in 15th century by the colonists from Germany. They are very unique!
Just 25 kms away lies lovely, historic town of Sighishoara, also present on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Old Town is located here on the hill, surrounded by city walls with towers and is the main attraction. Quite a lot of tourists in the cobbled streets... Nice view of the city from the hill... Lovely day!
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Aug 23, 2024 12:00 AM Targu Mures
I landed with 20 minutes delay in TGM airport. The building is under reconstruction. Crowded little halls. But the immigration control is quite fast. Then - in crowded little square in front I found mini- bus waiting for those passenger who do not want to take a taxi.
On the airport I did not see any information desk. Car rentals windows only! The minibus took me to the center of the city - some 15 kms away for 10 lei (2 euro) - the fare is on display, no discounts.aim attractions of the city are sprayed along the main street: ornate palace of the culture, cathedral, catholic church. At the end of this green promenade you will find castle hill with many interesting buildings. I live in the narrow Bailor Street at the bottom of the hill. Nice city! Welcome again in Romania!
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Aug 22, 2024 12:00 AM I am flying, but to the west!
Strong presence of low-cost airlines in Europe is changing my air routings. At 5 am, in the dark but watm morning I was walking from my Wojtkówka to the Gdansk airport, to board the 2,5 hours flight to London Luton. This airport has no transit zone so if you have the connection here after arrival you must go through immigration control, turn to departure hall to be controlled again by security... Sun is shining, but it is windy. I am waiting for the another cheap flight to Romania. Sometimes it is worth make a big loop, but to pay in total much less than for the direct flight!
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Aug 21, 2024 12:00 AM Voyager's new season...
I am starting a new season of traveling the world! First, it will be a short trip to the mountains of Romania. I have been to this country many times, but I used local transport to get there. This effectively prevented me from reaching the higher parts of the South Carpatian Mountains. This time, a rental car will allow me to reach the high passes...
The journey will begin with low-cost flights: first from Gdansk to London, and then on to the not-so-discoverable Targu Mures airport in Transylvania. After spending the night and visiting the supposedly charming town, we will drive along two picturesque roads crossing the highest Romanian mountains. There are two scenic roads there, climbing to passes above 2000 meters: Transfogaras and Transalpina There will also be a section of the route among the monasteries of Bukovina, which can be called a sentimental journey - I traveled it with a backpack in 1972 - more than 50 years ago! Let's just hope the weather is good!
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Aug 09, 2024 12:00 AM Traveller from Czech Republic
Stanislav - outstanding traveller from Czechia was staying in my dach 3 nights. He tavels far and wide. Stanislav visited Austrakia, New Zealand, the Philippines and South Korea. We spent a lot of time talking about our adventures. Stanislav was also so nice to help me in the garden... Very nice person - Thank you Stan!
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Jul 22, 2024 12:00 AM From Taiwan to Wojtkówka...
From time to time during the summer I am hostin in my Wojtkówka travellers from all over the world. This July I had a pleasure to host Yu Hsiang Lju. We had a good time exploring together places of interest in Gdansk Old City, Westerplatte and Oliva. He enjoyed fresh vegetables from my garden...
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Jul 03, 2024 10:00 PM Full day in Stockholm
Low cost airlines sometimes offer very cheap prices. I was lucku to find 12 euro tickets Gdansk to Stockholm Arlanda. My 17-years old grandson Jabob was happy when offered his air excursion to the capital of Sweden. We departed at 6 am, landed at 7 am and had plenty of time till 11 pm (retirn flight departure) to visit Stockholm. The main expense was the electric train to Stockholm station: I paiid 420 SEK for round trip, but the grandson was travelling with me for free! We enjoyed the canals, old town and museums. Most of them offer free entry to the kids younger than 18. Finally we yse water thram to visit the canals (Stockholm is located on the islands). We had great day!
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Jun 17, 2024 10:00 PM I cannot upload pictures to GS!
Something bad is going on GS. When I upload the pic only the title of the picture appears on GS. I sent a report to admin and... Nothing.... Help please!
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