Romania

By: Erik Rodriguez

Welcome to Romania

Quick facts Romania is approximately

6500 miles from San Antonio Texas

It is located in Southeastern Europe

The Capital is Bucharest It is eight hours ahead of U.S.

central time

We have arrived!Hello Pop Family!

Sinaia Romania

Castle PelesLocated in SinaiaIt was built in 1873 by King Carol IThe Peles Castle used to be the Romanian royalty’s summer residence and retreatToday it is used as a museum

Hello Transylvania……

Bran CastleVlad Tepes aka the real Dracula used this castle as headquarters for his incursions into TransylvaniaThis castle should not be mistaken for the actual Castle Dracula (Poenari Castle) which is now in ruins and located on the Arges River

Brasov founded in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights

My family in the Mountains over one of the most beautiful city’s I have ever seen.

Just some pictures I want to share

Poiana Brasov: Romanian ski resort

Capra Neagra cable car ride

That is a statue of Vlad Tepes behind me

An awesome drink and Romanian money aka Lei

Goodbye Romania

I would like to thank all of my family in Romania for their hospitality. I loved it there and cannot wait to go back.

With love and Thanks,

Erik