Dracula: On Sunday most of the group took a train to the mountains in Transylvania to visit a few palaces. This
mountainous region outside Bucharest was once the home of the real Count Dracula (and yes, he really did have extra-sharp canines). On the train ride over during a particularly competitive game of Hearts, Emi, our dear Romanian friend, let out a maniacal laugh that reminded us of the former village vampire. Though we weren't able to visit Dracula's castle, his presence was well represented on this day. Ah ah ah...The Mangy Dogs: Every public city space in Romania has a requisite pack of mangy dogs. They've learned to follow tourists, beg politely and look cute (despite the manginess). While waiting at the train station, Collin, Brenda and I observed a pack we dubbed The Mangy Five. The Mangy Five included B
atman, Blanket, Prince Michael II, Benji and Mary Poppins, who obviously had puppies somewhere (whom we named Huey, Dewey and Louie, though we never saw them). The next day on our lunch stop from Bucharest to Arad, we encountered another black dog whom we named Batman Returns, and his cohorts, naturally, were Robin and Wolverine.Drive, Drive, Drive Like a Maniac: As Rick so perfectly observed earlier this week, Romanians drive as if they are anxious to meet their Lord. They are quite fond of passing on two lane roads, weaving, and making maneuvers that defy all laws of physics. Romanian drivers also make good use of horns, accelerators and brakes. Your continued prayers for safety are not in vain.
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