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Written by: Angelica Neagu

Published: February 17, 2019

 

Adventure in the Apuseni Mountains

My weekend began on Friday with TED in the Apuseni Mountains.
We left the rain in Bucharest and set off in search of the sun, heading to Alba Iulia. We visited the Alba-Carolina Fortress and wandered the city streets for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, maybe 3 at most!
Saturday morning, we began the trail through Râmeț Gorges, a challenging yet spectacular route that required using steel cables anchored into the rock face and, most notably, crossing water. With the help of the boys, everyone managed brilliantly!

 

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Written by: Alexandra Șovăială

Published: August 18, 2017

 

Nera Gorges, a story-like trip...

On Friday, April 22, we set off with spring in our hearts to discover Romania. Our first stop was the Trovants Museum in Costești. These strange, bizarre formations seem to gaze at us with wisdom accumulated over countless years. Born from sliding sands in the valley, they grew with great patience. One is gifted to me, and I am asked to make a wish. Holding it with hope in my palm, I whisper my deepest desire, feeling it almost take root between my fingers.
From here, we head to our next destination: the Women’s Cave in Baia de Fier, Gorj County. To our amazement, we learn it was formed over 4 million years ago, carved into Mesozoic limestone by the Galbenu River. Walking through the nearly 1 km-long cave feels like traveling back in time. The delicate formations and cool air softly tell the story of women and children who found shelter here during times of war. We bow before the "Altar," majestically sculpted by nature, and watch the ceiling and floor stretch their arms toward each other, perhaps to touch now—or maybe in thousands of years.
Emerging into the sunlight, we continue our journey to Băile Herculane. The heavy scent of sulfur announces our arrival. We follow the mysterious phantom of the Dacian guarding his ancestral treasure. Admiring the storied buildings and the contrast between old and new, we reach the statue of Hercules, still majestically watching over the place. Connections form among us as we get to know each other. The Cerna Mountains gift us a peaceful, restful sleep, preparing us for another magical day.

 

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