Category Archives: Travel
How to become a Millionaire
I don’t know why so many people are obsessed with becoming millionaires – or of those who already are, with becoming billionaires. I don’t get the point of collecting more wealth than you can spend. But oddly enough, without striving … Continue reading
Public Horses
In addition to the perfectly developed bus and train network in Romania, in the summer months you can also opt for public horses. Right outside of most towns (in the photo: Targu Mures) grazing horses are on stand-by. If you need to … Continue reading
When the Sun is Playing Moon
Yesterday in Targu Mures, Romania:
Fan mail: Jealousy
Some people really take Facebook too seriously. Because I only check my messages once every few weeks, the guy had already deactivated his profile by the time I saw his threats, his change of heart and his apology. Maybe he … Continue reading
A harmless church
When churches look like this, I like them. Nobody is being indoctrinated here anymore. Nobody is being preached hokum here anymore. No longer does a medieval organization attempt to influence life and politics from here. No longer is this a place where … Continue reading
But what shall we worship?
During a hike in the Szeklerland in Romania, I came across a neat church in the village of Tâmpa. Besides the refreshing and strong blue color, its most interesting aspect was the absence of any cross, statue of Jesus or Mary, paintings of saints … Continue reading
Tampa? Overrated!
My friends from Florida kept inviting me to Tampa, saying how great it is, how hip and cool and lots of other adjectives that didn’t really convince me. But I was in the area anyway, so I stopped by. I … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day I will share a few photos of my mother, all of them taken by my brother when both of them visited me in Romania in December 2014. In Turda I explained the workings of a salt mine, 18 … Continue reading
Air Show
I had too much work yesterday to attend the air show in Targu Mures (Romania), but luckily I could observe part of the display from my apartment. Yes, the house opposite would benefit from a fresh coat of paint.
The Happy Hermit 