tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7100484702446970923..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Lesson learned...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9713955076140296682016-11-07T00:46:18.061-05:002016-11-07T00:46:18.061-05:00We did too and they were a number of different sty...We did too and they were a number of different styled ones that we found interesting. I would imagine that it took a bit of work to make them.<br /><br />Yes, Paul is funny! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87603515124589603262016-11-06T09:23:01.884-05:002016-11-06T09:23:01.884-05:00Love those fences!Paul is funny.Love those fences!Paul is funny.swetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889425858723115425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54116861396831214362016-11-06T06:03:00.473-05:002016-11-06T06:03:00.473-05:00Just because that "religion" was started...Just because that "religion" was started here, doesn't mean that it's popular here. 80% of Romanians are Eastern Christian Orthodox. Protestant is next at 6%. Wikipedia says that Unitarian is 0.29%. Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86842603908749673192016-11-06T05:15:17.603-05:002016-11-06T05:15:17.603-05:00Not sure what would have happened but if they had ...Not sure what would have happened but if they had asked for more we wouldn't have paid without a fight. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24201964844322894642016-11-06T03:49:44.052-05:002016-11-06T03:49:44.052-05:00Can you imagine Romanian officials (the inspector&...Can you imagine Romanian officials (the inspector's bosses) wasting THEIR time over something so trivial. No worry, it just wouldn't happen. That's the reason for the negotiated-down fine. <br /><br />DeeDee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7373616728440879252016-11-06T02:06:42.578-05:002016-11-06T02:06:42.578-05:00Glad that you noticed people getting their tickets...Glad that you noticed people getting their tickets stamped! It sure would be helpful if they gave you a small pamphlet on how to use your ticket/card when traveling on buses and trains. We learnt quickly but the hard way. We were very thankful for that lady to speak up for us as well as a couple other people on the bus.<br /><br />Glad you are enjoying our trip. I think there will be a lot more beautiful pictures to come.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37944271757758248772016-11-06T02:02:13.724-05:002016-11-06T02:02:13.724-05:00Paul, we thought about that! Had the fine been lar...Paul, we thought about that! Had the fine been larger then we would have tried to get off the bus or we would have waited for the big boss or the police to come but seeing that the fine was just over $15 we didn't want to waste our precious time doing that. It would have made for an even better story however! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31098432384886580422016-11-06T01:59:16.070-05:002016-11-06T01:59:16.070-05:00We do too and several people mentioned about using...We do too and several people mentioned about using the one card for the two of us, they just neglected to mention about having to push that little tiny button on the side when you have two people on the same card. Oh well, now we know!<br /><br />We did stop into the Visitor's Office and got a map and asked lots of questions. As you know we try to get as much info as we can but even then things can be missed or overlooked. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85664211039258115912016-11-06T01:55:51.115-05:002016-11-06T01:55:51.115-05:00The museum was very well done and in a very pretty...The museum was very well done and in a very pretty setting, the only downfall was that not all the houses were open for viewing and people working there weren't in tradition dress, perhaps because during the week at this time of year it just isn't busy enough for them. We felt we got our money's worth even without that added attraction.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45498642815777434542016-11-06T01:52:23.070-05:002016-11-06T01:52:23.070-05:00Not that we have noticed!Not that we have noticed!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73365034755932955512016-11-06T01:51:59.208-05:002016-11-06T01:51:59.208-05:00Yes, it was a wonderful day even with that little ...Yes, it was a wonderful day even with that little bit of excitement/frustration. Glad you are enjoying our adventures.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12161506738707947482016-11-06T01:50:32.299-05:002016-11-06T01:50:32.299-05:00I think if the fine had been anymore than that we ...I think if the fine had been anymore than that we wouldn't have paid it. We would either of waited for the big boss to come or just gotten off the bus and start walking away. We were so thankful to that lady and a few others for speaking up but mostly for her, we think was as mad at the inspector as we were if not more so.<br /><br />We may just do that Cheapchick but if we do it may have to wait until next summer when we don't have so much to talk about, right now we are already spending lots of time working on the posts.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26950181807429122592016-11-06T01:44:38.872-05:002016-11-06T01:44:38.872-05:00Thank you Anne! Yes, it was nice of her and a few ...Thank you Anne! Yes, it was nice of her and a few others but she was definitely the most outspoken one.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50743999598400527042016-11-06T01:43:00.812-05:002016-11-06T01:43:00.812-05:00Thank you Carol, so glad you are enjoying our trav...Thank you Carol, so glad you are enjoying our travels.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88520152773155119732016-11-06T01:42:00.825-05:002016-11-06T01:42:00.825-05:00It was a thorn but then again having that lady sta...It was a thorn but then again having that lady stand up for us along with a few others on the bus sure made the experience a better one!<br /><br />We have been to a few of them ourselves, one in Canad, one in Czech Republic and another one in South Korea. It is a great way to learn about the way of life from years ago.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71790265294517120962016-11-06T01:33:44.432-05:002016-11-06T01:33:44.432-05:00Yes, we totally agree with you! It will be a memor...Yes, we totally agree with you! It will be a memory that we won't forget and it was frustrating at the time but we got over that feeling very quickly.<br /><br />After first impressions, I think we will love Brasov as well. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85337921680893617492016-11-06T01:31:33.607-05:002016-11-06T01:31:33.607-05:00It was a lovely museum, it was a shame that more o...It was a lovely museum, it was a shame that more of the exhibits weren't open or that there weren't people in traditional dress but I guess they only do that in the summer or perhaps on weekends when the park may be busier. At least it didn't cost much to go in so we felt we got our money's worth. <br /><br />We thought that they should just have given us a warning, oh well.<br /><br />The Jackson memorial I think was there because Michael was one of the first concerts to come to Romania in 1992 (after the fall of Communism in 1989) to support the people and he returned again in 1996. The people here loved him.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72389792436271382052016-11-06T01:21:33.036-05:002016-11-06T01:21:33.036-05:00Yes, it did make it an unpleasant experience, espe...Yes, it did make it an unpleasant experience, especially because we knew we paid! Oh well, life goes on and we got over it quickly. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38251843779938868532016-11-06T01:19:53.518-05:002016-11-06T01:19:53.518-05:00It was very frustrating indeed but we were very th...It was very frustrating indeed but we were very thankful for that lady speaking up for us as well as a couple of the other bus riders, she was the most vocal though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57224025208877236732016-11-06T01:18:14.025-05:002016-11-06T01:18:14.025-05:00For sure, but it also gave us a story for the blog...For sure, but it also gave us a story for the blog! :-PRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56727910027989088952016-11-05T23:25:32.154-04:002016-11-05T23:25:32.154-04:00We purchased train tickets at main train station i...We purchased train tickets at main train station in Rome, Italy. Was handed our tickets & told where to board the train. After boarding train, noticed other passengers, "stamping" their tickets at large clock on the walkway. We got off the train, stamped our tickets & quickly got back on, just as the train started to leave. After a 45 min ride, train inspectors inspected our tickets. Would have been nice, when we bought the tickets, was told we needed to stamp them!....we ALMOST got fined! Watch when riding trains, you might need to stamp your ticket or do something! Transportation inspectors all over, depend on mistakes of unknowing tourists to increase revenue! Glad for a nice lady on bus speaking up, helping reduce your fine by 2/3! Really enjoying reading about your adventures. Looking forward to reading your post each day! Thanks for taking time to share & post :) Beautiful pics! PatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239056834765220303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54999612351115741042016-11-05T20:55:58.791-04:002016-11-05T20:55:58.791-04:00What? Paul, this Kevin and Ruth, not Donald and H...What? Paul, this Kevin and Ruth, not Donald and Hillary!! LOL. <br /><br />DeeDee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43422767393415480912016-11-05T20:51:09.258-04:002016-11-05T20:51:09.258-04:00Stand your ground ! Go to jailStand your ground ! Go to jailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109951318187920615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81563098367416817132016-11-05T16:30:03.841-04:002016-11-05T16:30:03.841-04:00I always ask a lot of question when traveling...I ...I always ask a lot of question when traveling...I once drove a bus driver nuts because I wanted to make sure of proper procedures. The exasperated bus driver finally told me 'I am not a tour bus driver!!!' LOL I got my questions answered and off we went. One thing I do is visit the Visitor's Center to get current info and tips plus a map of buses, city, and anything else helpful. Thank you for sharing info and beautiful pictures....the fences are beautiful however in the SW of USA it would be dangerous to catching fire. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70652523468059615622016-11-05T16:17:11.596-04:002016-11-05T16:17:11.596-04:00Love the village museum! The scenery is indeed qu...Love the village museum! The scenery is indeed quite beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036524099669735252noreply@blogger.com