We are T-1 for takeoff.
Even Brad has gotten into the spirit of “light packing”. 4 pants, 1 shorts, 4 long sleeve, 4 short sleeve, 4 shoes, a couple of sweaters, and we’re off!
Sad part is that our “first aid” kit has gotten progressively bigger as the years pass — Tums, Ben Gay, etc. all has been added to the band aids and Imodium. At least we’re still ambulatory.
Pickup is tomorrow at 2:00 PM!
In our effort for total immersion we headed out to a Romanian film called Puzzle for a Blind Man. Excellent film, and we met the director, Andre Zinca.
Wonderful man who is working on another Romanian film about freedom.
The full moon over the river was beautiful on the deck of the Firehouse Theatre. 
Can a Dutch film be far behind?
I awoke this morning to an email from cousin Anca in Transylvania. She’s getting the old family house ready for our arrival and she found a photo of great grandfather, Bazilu Vasu and some chums. This picture is probably from around 1915, and Bazilu (center) was the priest of the village. His son, Anca’s grandfather and my great uncle, took over when he died.
This is before WWI, before the peasant revolt, and at a very “Hapsburg” time in Romania.
What a nice way to awaken on a Sunday. Better than going to church, when the priest greets you!
This is the post excerpt.
Well, here’s the first pass.
Brussels and Amersterdam, cold and rainy. Bucharest, warm and sunny. Transylvania, cool and sunny.
So, waterproof boots are in order for 6 days of wet weather at least. Sneakers, flats and sandals for the rest. A puff vest, a rain jacket, an umbrella and multiple scarves.
2 skirts, 4 pairs of pants, 2 dresses, 2 T shirts, 2 turtlenecks, 1 blouse, 2 long sleeve shirts. 4 quick dry underwear, nightgown, spare bra and cosmetics, first aid and phone chargers. Oh, and a bathing suit!
I may edit, but I feel comfortable with this. For now.
Civilized Cross Many Countries 