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Corinthian Capers – Bears, Flowers and Rare Birds in Romania

Carpathian Mountains
Carpathian Mountains

A Carpathian Caper

At our most recent speaker meeting on Zoom, Harrogate and District Soroptimists enjoyed a presentation by Pat Rumbold on her Romanian holiday. What a joy! This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill collection of holiday snaps with a commentary. It was a cornucopia of beautiful photographs and fascinating insights into the flora, fauna and culture of this former communist country.
Pat and her husband stayed with a local guide called Dan. He took them out daily on walking tours in the beautiful countryside of the Carpathian Mountains.

Brown Bears, rare birds and wild flowers

European brown bear

Pat entranced us with her descriptions. From a stunning array of wildlife including bears, newly awakened from their winter lethargy. Also,  birds which are rarely seen in Western Europe and beautiful wild flowers,  For those of us who have been hibernating during lockdown, her account of the narcissus meadow and the scents emanating from that meadow was stunning.

Local food and fortified churches

Pat and her husband were able to sample local foods and delicacies as they were catered for by Dan’s  wife who also gave them an insight into local crafts.  Other cultural highlights included visits to fortified churches and castles together with a fascinating history of this little known country. Altogether a memorable evening for a group of lockdown ladies.

Fortified Church in Romania
Viscri, Fortified Church in Romania

Wild Flowers in Carpathian Mountains
Soldanella – Wild Flowers in Carpathian Mountains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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