My Marasesti Photos

 In the previous set of photos of Marasesti there were no outdoor shots.  It was because it was rainy and Andreas didn't want to risk his nice camera.  My point and shoot is pretty rainproof, so I took some.  This place sits right on the highway and is massive.  It's beautiful and serene, too, except for the car wash beggar.  This is one of the places commercialism has yet to touch in Romania.  The museum being built next to it seems to have stopped mid-construction. I'd like to see it finished.  

Marasesti was a massive battle on the Romanian front during WWI.  It was after many Romanian defeats by the Central Powers in 1916 and the rebuilding of the army over that winter.  The Romanians fought bravely and this monument is a postwar tribute to them.  Too many died.  There are several smaller graveyards and mausoleums in the area for more bodies. 

Visiting this place has prompted me to read more about the Romanian front in WWI.

So Close!

I am only two columns from the end of the pages.  I'll finally be able to go on to the next permanently soon.

Peles Manor House

 The next few sets of photos are from the manor house hidden behind the trees close to the palace.  It's a national historic site and was built to house Ferdinand and Marie and their family while he was still crown prince.  The place is a beautiful example of late 19th century decoration.

Winging It

I am now getting more done on the right wing.  It's pretty close to the edge of the piece.  I feel like I'm getting several rows done at once because of the pattern of this piece.  It doesn't look it, but the stitches are pretty blocky.

Pretty Poppy

 While taking photos of the sunflower fields, we saw the poppy and cornflower at our feet.  They were beautiful.

Off To See The Peles

 Peles castle is in Sinaia, Romania.  We visited it as a day trip while we were in Brasov.  It was crowded and beautiful and had a pretty forest surrounding it on the side of a mountain.  These are some photos of the approaches.  There are actually two "castles" here.  One is more a manor house; it is more modern and was built around 1890 for the heir and his family.

Sunflowers In July

 While still in Moldova we found these beautiful sunflower fields near Leuseni.  They were so gorgeous in the midday light that we had to stop and take photos, even though we were already late on the way to Brasov.