We set off to try to conquer at least one of the Alpine Passes.
The Trans Alpine .
We were assured that this one was open.
We entered from the south via Petrosani and the road was diabolical, not just no surface but pot holes to disappear into if not careful. All this on a continuous climbing hair pin bend road. Luckily Sarah was driving, I just closed my eyes and prayed. Therefore no photographs of this section.
When we got to the pass we saw that the way south was indeed CLOSED.
Luckily we wanted to go north so off we went.
The road improved dramatically as I took over. We stopped for the night by the road overlooking Lac Oasa.
As we settled down by the Lake shore we were suddenly aware of a noise, a similar noise to one we had heard before in Norway. A landslide not far from the van but luckily on the opposite side of the road. We tried our best to sleep.
Next morning, very early we had breakfast and set off finding no real sign of the fall.
From here we headed down to Biertan and its Fortified Church.
Biertan is a Unesco World Heritage site.
The church is 15th century and is perched on a hill in the middle of town.
Three tiers of defensive walls thirty five feet high are connected by gates and towers.
A covered walk way climbs up to the church.
Couples seeking divorce were locked into this house for two weeks sharing one set of cutlery and one bed before making their final decision.
in 400 years only one couple went ahead with divorce.
Another memorable day.
We now head for Sighisoara.
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