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Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

I can't see that many people flooding into the area, it's not exactly on a tourist route is it, where the other one was. I must admit i did try and look it up on Google Earth though, just in case I happened to be in the area one day. I failed, anyone know where in Romania it was, between which towns?

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

Thanks, it's not just that road, the whole area looks awesome! Now that would be a week or two away... although I might decide to wear a parachute instead of leathers!

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

Hi,
When I have been on the Transfagarasan there has been lots bikers from all over Europe. It is a quite spectacular road and the surface is not bad at all. Agreed the approach road is no great, but the authorities tend to keep the surface in good order higher up otherwise the winter would soon break it up.

Romania has gone through a transition over the past 24 months with a massive injection of EU money to improve infrastructure. A lot of this money is being spent on roads and you can really see the difference. The locals are really welcoming and there is a great choice of cheap B&B's both sides of the mountains. Don't get hung up on all the talk of horse and carts. Yes, there are many here which in my opinion is a good thing, but there are also a lot of people with money now driving around on great bikes and in good cars. Do you have to be more cautious, yes of course, but that is travel for you when you leave the west.

We are seeing a lot more bikers over here these days. Many pass through our village and drive over the Vrancea mountains (part of the Eastern Carpathians) on their way to the Danube Delta and beyond. Last year we even had Overlanders stop by on their way to Australia and Africa! Be sure to pop in for a cuppa if you decide to come over :-)

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

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Originally Posted by Kezdiman (Post 2161320)

Hi,
When I have been on the Transfagarasan there has been lots bikers from all over Europe. It is a quite spectacular road and the surface is not bad at all. Agreed the approach road is no great, but the authorities tend to keep the surface in good order higher up otherwise the winter would soon break it up.

Romania has gone through a transition over the past 24 months with a massive injection of EU money to improve infrastructure. A lot of this money is being spent on roads and you can really see the difference. The locals are really welcoming and there is a great choice of cheap B&B's both sides of the mountains. Don't get hung up on all the talk of horse and carts. Yes, there are many here which in my opinion is a good thing, but there are also a lot of people with money now driving around on great bikes and in good cars. Do you have to be more cautious, yes of course, but that is travel for you when you leave the west.

We are seeing a lot more bikers over here these days. Many pass through our village and drive over the Vrancea mountains (part of the Eastern Carpathians) on their way to the Danube Delta and beyond. Last year we even had Overlanders stop by on their way to Australia and Africa! http://www.kezdiman.com/2009/07/travellers.html Be sure to pop in for a cuppa if you decide to come over :-)

Haa you tracked our backlink.
My ex lives in Sfantu Gheorghe, her grandparents in Bodoc. Wish i had my bike the times i was over there earlier in the year.

What do you speak, Hungarian/Magyar or Romanian?

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

Small world! My ex comes from Tirgu Secuiesc, but she now lives in the UK :-) I like Sfantu and lived there for several months in the early 90's. I live in a Szekely village and try to speak Hungarian which I have to say is really difficult :-(

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

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Originally Posted by Kezdiman (Post 2161333)

Difficult, its blumin ard..., she tried to teach me but naa nothing went in.
Igen,Nam,Jo napot, thats it....
Romanian is far easier, as i speak portuguese i can read a lot and understand it if i try.

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

You must know the word - sör? It is usually placed at the end of the following sentence. Whose turn is it to buy the .... :-)

Re: Romania - Transilvaniei Highway

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Originally Posted by Kezdiman (Post 2161351)

You must know the word - sör? It is usually placed at the end of the following sentence. Whose turn is it to buy the .... :-)

haa if i was to drink then i would have known