Our first destination was a hotel on the side of a snow capped mountain, the second highest mountain in Romania. We were greeted by a green-grassy spring when we got off our plane, but by the time we made it up the mountain we had rolled back the calendar to winter.
We ate a traditional Romanian meal for dinner, involving pork, sausage (grilled veggies for the vegetarian), and salty polenta with a soft-cooked egg on top. After six plus hours in airports, ten plus hours in planes, and two plus hours on the road, everyone was exhausted but glad to have finally arrived.
This morning, Saturday morning, we are well-slept and well-fed and ready for a wonderful day. We're heading off for a visit at the Romanian royal family's summer residence, Peles Castle, as well as a stop at what is called here "The famous black church" before we go meet up with the Unitarian high school student we sponsor and her family.
Last night the Rev. Claudia reminded us we are visiting the homeland of our religious ancestors. We're invited to think about what it means to call this place our home, while also honoring that we are guests as well. We'll post more soon!
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