#romania
Look into the future #lookintothefuture #vague #ostafi #iphonephotography #romania #watchtower #sunset
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Todike et sa mère Magdolina, Roumanie, 2016
(Roma family, Santa Georgia, Transylvania, Romania, 2016)
Photo:Christine Turnauer
“I liked the girls, they were natural, gay, pleasant and quite confidential with me when their mother was not present; when she was there, they always seemed to be watching her every expression so as to be sure to act according to her desires. I studied each of them in turns. Olga was not pretty, her face was too broad, her cheek-bones too high, but I liked her open, somewhat brusque way. Tatiana was taller and more handsome, but also more reserved. It is said that she was most like her mother in character and that there was a special understanding between them. Marie was shorter and plumper; she had fine eyes and a pleasant expression, but too broad a mouth somewhat marred an otherwise pleasing face. I was not much attracted to Anastasia, she had no particular sort of face, and I do not know why, but I would have said that she was rather shy and watchful. But this may have been only an impression.”
–Queen Marie of Romania on OTMA (The Story of My Life: Marie, Queen of Roumania).
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volunteers’ support group for ukrainian refugees going to/through romania
many ukrainian refugees will likely travel to or transit romania in the next couple of weeks. this is a fb group where romanian volunteers post offers of accommodation, transport, food and other basic necessities. posts are in romanian and english but they already have ukrainan speakers on board to help translate. a couple of refugees have posted asking for help with accommodation and got help quickly. i’ve also seen offers of long-distance transportation, restaurants offering free meals, people offering to book and pay for shorter hotel/airbnb stays, and support for pets.
the romanian government and local administration will have a refugees program in place, but to be honest they tend to be slow and half-ass things more often than not. this group is helpful in an emergency or for shorter-term needs.
please keep in mind that this is a group where people volunteer their resources/efforts but there’s no clear coordination or an administrative structure. it’s not an ngo or charity organization. however, i’ve spent a few hours today monitoring the group and people are doing this in good faith and want to support ukrainians with what they personally can. the few critical or derogatory comments i’ve seen crop up were shut down harshly. no one has been asking for money in exchange for what they offer. the atmosphere is friendly.
please share this outside of tumblr too. many romanians condemn this invasion and hope ukrainians can feel safe and welcome with us
hey, please rb this version, the link to the group doesn’t show in the original i posted last night and i only noticed this morning. thanks for sharing!
‼️‼️ update on crossing into moldova: google sheet where you can post what kind of help you need, or check what volunteers are offering. there are phone numbers so you can reach people directly. the page is in ukrainian. red text to let them know you’re in an emergency.‼️‼️
Now that everyone is reading Dracula Daily, let me briefly remind you that Transylvania is not a country, but a region of a larger country named Romania.
And Dracula is inspired by a historical figure Romanians respect and appreciate very much: Vlad (Dracul) Tepes.
Please be mindful of our culture and history when you are having fun.
Sincerely, a very tired Romanian who had to deal with not so well informed readers for years.
The Valea Peleş Castle (Sinaia,Romania) built between 1873 and 1914. Former summer residence of the kings, it is currently a museum. It was built in the time of King Charles I of Romania and the first building in Europe to have electricity and elevator.
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Prometheus above Vidraru dam, Transylvania
not far from the real Dracula’s castle. the castle is in ruins and we couldn’t be fucked climbing a few thousands step to see more ruins. this was far more surprising and interesting
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