This week we finalized plans with the Romanian tour company for our rental car, hotels and guest houses, and maps/routes for our stay in Transylvania in June.  It is an exciting step, as this was my mother's heritage and my dream was to "walk the soil she walked"! Now my dream is only five weeks from coming to life.  

Transylvania follows our first few days in Budapest, in honor of my grandfather Zorgo's ancestry.  We look forward to seeing the Danube, as well as Buda Hill, the Parliment Building, and many other features of the other "Paris" of Europe!

I am particularly pleased that today we got my sister set up again on the internet so that she can follow this trip closely.  I'd love to pack her in my suitcase, but her health does not allow such travel, so we will do our best vicariously!  

Travel Plans Continue

We have hired a tour company in Cluj-Napoca to plan the Transylvania portion of our trip.  From June 24th, when we take the train from Hungary, we will tour for a week looking for Gherla, Jibou, Bran, and many other towns, small and large.   We will be staying one night at a restored "Hungarian" estate, as well as in guest houses and hotels.  

On July 1st we will be taking the train to Bucharest to visit historic sites and gardens.  On Saturday, the 4th, I will be leaving Ron behind, as I meet my team leader and head for Barlad.   Sunday will be a "getting to know you" day before I start my work "loving the babies" on Monday.  It's getting close, and I'm so excited to begin this adventure.  I'll be continuing this blog on the trip, so stay tuned!