Quiet exit from Brasov to begin a day in rural Romania. Region after region of corn and hops. We are still intrigued by the use of horse and cart. I get my camera ready when we note the poop on the road! As most of my photos are taken from the bike , you will need to get used to seeing the rear vision mirror in most of them!
We are on the major route between Brasov and our Sighisoara and encounter steady traffic, including many trucks. Fortunately the locals have a positive attitude towards bikes and either move over to let us pass or behave calmly as we accelerate past them at any opportunity.
This northern region was dominated by the Hungarians, as part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire. They were often combatting the Ottomans. There is evidence of fortifications dotted around the countryside. Peasants needed to develop their own defences as their feudal landlords provided none. Consequently we saw occasional “ People’s Forts”. The actual villages consist of a LONG main road lined with singlefronted homes and room for veggie plots behind.
Sighisoara is a medieval town, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler ( a Romanian hero as he stood up against invading Ottamans, displaying his brutal method of punishment to deter his enemies) and very attractive with its Hungarian influence. We spent a few hours here before riding to our final destination of the major regional town of Sibiu situated in another wide valley floor.
We reached Sibiu in peak hour. We were all anxious to get off the bikes, as the temp was about 30 degrees, and remove our bike gear! There is a view of the large historic centre from our hotel room. I am looking forward to a stroll before dinner.
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