Monthly Archives: October 2011

Fall colors in the Retazat Mountains

After eight days in a row of hard mountain riding, a two-day rest in Alba Iulia wasn’t enough.  I knew it but felt pushed by the continued fantastic weather.  It couldn’t last, right? Snežana and I entered and left Alba … Continue reading

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The highest Carpathians

I feel like the last time I wrote all I could do was gush enthusiastically about Romania as I ran out of superlatives.  This has to stop, really.  Then after crossing the beautiful rolling hills of Transylvania, I arrived in … Continue reading

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Romania, for real?!

About 25 days in Romania (so far!), and, oh my gosh, incredible!  Not a single boring day.  Tremendous diversity — people, landscapes, architecture.  After a great interaction with Ana, then, wow, Bicaz Gorge!  Just starting to get saturated with beautiful … Continue reading

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