May 27 - Coping with Struggle

Breakfast and check out of Hilde's Residence

Stop at Tihuța Pass (Borgo Pass)

Remarkable photo opportunity, just a breathtaking view!

Stop at Hotel Castel Dracula

There was a small market in the parking lot here and I found some small hand mirrors! I ended up buying some to give to my sisters and mother.

Arrive in Maramures Region (Leud)

Ambitiously friendly guy (Dunca)

Other house with Felix

We arrived at the house we would be staying at. It was gorgeous! It was really interesting to see how they still lived in a community focused around professions. We were staying with the family that took care of the livestock (chickens and pigs). Across a fence we could see an entire building dedicated to bees and collecting honey, which was done by the next family down the street. After strolling through the backyard I had passed a haystack, then a second haystack, and was walking past a massive garden when I heard a voice in close proximity. At this point noticing I had walked up to the back of the neighbor's house that takes care of the vegetables, I turned back. Another enlightening reality shock for myself.

Near impossible to decline anything... Especially Țuică, Romanian moonshine.