Along the road, Bran to Galati

 It was an interesting drive from Bran to Galati.  A taste of Romania.

This reminded me of the Hollywood sign.

And another sign.

Communist era apartment buildings

This is actually a Farmer's Market and they have a web site and a blog!  (I found it out when I double checked what it was.  Didn't want it to be a "bad" kind of business I was posting!)

It was a LONG drive and jet lag set in.

A gypsy funeral

I had hoped we could visit a grave site when in Romania, but it didn't happen.  I like visiting old cemeteries!  Not in a creepy way, but in a historical, wondering about people in the past kind of way.  

"For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die;

     our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies.  

Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed

        into bodies that will never die, 

               this Scripture will be fulfilled: 

 'Death is swallowed up in victory.  O death, where is your victory?  Where, is your sting?'"                                          1 Corinthians 15:53-55

We stopped in the mountains at this little stream.  You could even get a drink from the mountain spring.  (comparing it to a clear Colorado mountain stream)

Not this stream, but clean spring water out of a pipe in the mountain.  Several tried it.  Al and I chose not to.  Didn't want to chance getting any "bugs".  Those who tried it did not get sick so I guess it was ok.

We stopped for gas, restrooms, snacks.  There are stray dogs and cats everywhere!  Sophia was missing Kobi and had to stop to give this pup a tummy rub.

My stomach was somewhat unsettled.  Look at the "serpentines" we drove through in the mountains.

We stopped at a KFC along the way.  They have interesting dipping fries.  See how they are shaped?  Maybe they have them here in the States too.  Don't know.

(photos below from Adam)

You order from a kiosk rather than from the counter.

A memorial for WWII vets outside Galati.

We arrived at dusk at the Emanuel church in Galati to meet our hosts for the few days we would be here.