DAY 92 - LAST Night in Romania

June 19 - Timisoara, a Really Nice City

We left Curtes de Arges very early (after a long night of partying at a Romanian wedding).   Along the way we tried to take some pictures of the countryside.

Many solar panels help with energy

Gardens and fields of crops seem to be important

This is how they stack their hay bales for the winter

This young man really helped us with our travels

LOVE these train rides - oh boy!

Here is what we had for lunch - lasagna and a pretzel to share.

We got To Timisoara, one of the largest cities in Romania after a crazy day of traveling, about 7:00.  

 Diane, our next couch surfing host, was teaching vocal lessons, so we met Vlad who is a professional flute player in several symphonies. When Diane had a break, I accompanied her on a couple of arias, including “The “Doll Song” while she sang. She was amazing! She is 41 years old and sounds like she is in her 20's. 

It was so great to play for her - what a beautiful voice

 Since she had a few more hours of teaching left, we went out and walked the beautiful city centre plaza, then tried to find a grocery store.

 

A very nice park

The City Hall, I think

In front of the Opera House, VERY close to Diane & Vlad's flat.

There was a funny clown on the square keeping the kids occupied

Inside something, but I'm sorry that I can't remember what it was - HELP!

We must have walked 5 miles before we found a grocery store. Hardly anyone spoke English, so we really had trouble. We ate a salad and some bread outside the store. Then we sat outside of their flat in a common patio area because it was so hot out.  I actually ended up sleeping on the outside rocking sofa.

A very comfy chair outside where I slept.

Their outdoor patio area.

Really cute area - The blue door goes into their flat.

This is where Rich slept inside - WAY too hot of a night for me to sleep here.