Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Easily Confused (46) Exodus
Exodus (2014), a crappy film (based on the trailer): Exodus (1960), a very good film: New is not always better.
Winter is here.
(At Călimani National Park in Romania.)
How fast are trains in Romania?
Romanian trains are so slow, that when you get to a train crossing and you already see the train approaching, you can still safely cross the tracks. Even on a bicycle.
Giving Presents
I don’t receive many presents. But then I give presents even less. Maybe it’s better that way. Receiving or giving presents can be a sad occasion. I remember the times when I was browsing book stores for hours, pondering what … Continue reading
For my Romanian readers
In Romania I have been received so warmly that the regional press even published a long article about me, my life and my travels: It’s quite handy that I can’t speak any Romanian because I don’t like reading articles about myself. But it’s … Continue reading
Spooky or Romantic?
Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania.
A lonely chair
I saw this at a frozen lake in Grutas, Lithuania and it made for a peaceful resting place after a long walk through the forest. I wondered if somebody had left it on purpose or if he/she thought “I’ll pick … Continue reading
Career Advice
– “When I grow up, I want to become a professional hostage.” – “But there is much more money in running a hostage school.”
Lonesome Farm
Just a few miles outside of Târgu Mureș a landscape opens up which is perfectly suited for shooting Western movies.
Cleaning Schedule
“I believe it is your turn to clean the staircase,” the neighbor reminded me, without putting the urgency into her voice which this admonishment would have deserved. Only when I took a closer look at the staircase did I realize … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 