Mountainbiking in Romania. Cycling over the Bucegi Mountains
“Go back, go back! Get on the bike and turn around!” “But why? What’s wrong?” “There’s a bear cub round the corner. He just cut me off and hid behind a bush. His mother is probably somewhere close!” “OK. Let’s …
The Bucovina Monasteries. Arbore
We were getting farther away from home and closer to the northern border. This was once the center of Moldova and for centuries it has witnessed wars and terrible battles. A great part of Romanian history was written here. We …
The Bucovina Monasteries. Putna
One dark night, back when Moldova was threatened by the Ottoman invasions, Ștefan cel Mare was returning from a hunt. On his way through the forest, feeling tired, hungry and upset, he came across the cell of Daniil Sihastru and …
The Dark Pottery at Marginea
A fist size piece of clay is laid on the spinning wheel. Wet hand starts to work on the irregular shape. First, it gains height. Then, curves and lines are carefully molded. Palms cover it, gently moving up and …
The Bucovina Monasteries. Sucevița
Leaving Moldovița Monastery behind, we set out for our next objective. There are more winding roads ahead and forest covered mountains to cross. Some parking spaces on the way offer a great view over the Obcinele Bucovinei, with their scattered …
The Bucovina Monasteries. Moldovița
Getting close… Not so long ago Romania was split into three principalities, The Romanian Country (Țara Românească), Transylvania and Moldova. The latter occupied a rich land up north, behind mountains, hills and large rivers. All three of them were constantly …
