Since I noticed a lot of people have been coming to my post about the Romanian slang word “hopa”, I thought I’d add this brief little true story from my life. Date: A couple of days ago Scene: Inside Auchan, a huge chaotic discount store, near a large pallet piled high with cases of beer. Characters: “Bogdan”: A slightly short man in his 40’s with … Continue reading Real Life Hopa
I hereby offer my brief description of (almost) every town/city in Romania I’ve been to as well as a few landmarks/tourist places. In alphabetical order. Aiud – Pleasant tiny town where I once spent three hours on a hot summer’s day down at the railroad cargo dock. Don’t ask. Real sleepy place but has one tiny, very nice cafe/bar with a large balcony out back … Continue reading My Mini Guide To Places I’ve Been To
Here’s a montage I made of the Sighisoara Medieval festival using The Woman’s lovely photos. Click on the picture for the full size. Enjoy! Continue reading Sighisoara Montage
Yes folks, the rumors ARE true. I, the King of Romania, was in the unbelievably gorgeous town of Sighisoara (siggy-shwarah) a few weeks ago for the annual medieval festival. And it is also true that I took part in the events as a very…. hmm, unique performer. More on that in a second ;) I’ve always told visitors to this country (and even some Romanians) … Continue reading Sighisoara, the Medieval Festival and I
Oh my goodness, June 6 was my last post? Seems like time has been flying by! (timpul zboara, exactly the same in Romanian). I’ve been busy with a number of projects, the first one being a painful “trial separation” from my regular work and the second one being opening my very own business here in Romania. The latter looks like it will have to remain … Continue reading Still Alive!
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