Romanian Youth Voice

www.telegraph.co.uk : Romania: The town that knew no fear

Continuing east, Adrian Bridge visits the cradle of the Romanian revolution – and then heads into the heart of Transylvania.
The first words I write in the notebook covering my journey through Romania are: garlic, holy water, silver cross and wooden stake.

Apparently these are all essential items for travellers to that most intriguing (and alluring) part of the country known as Transylvania – assuming, that is, they want to protect themselves against vampires.

Monica, my local guide, is appalled to hear I do not have any of them. "During the day you might be OK," she says. "But at night you had better be careful. Transylvania is a scary place. Something can happen at any time."

Continue: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hubs/1989-revisited/6468301/Romania-The-town-that-knew-no-fear.html

SHARE OR BOOKMARK THIS POST:

31.10.2009. 12:49

Comments

Acest articol n-are nici un comentariu.