As I backed up my photos from my time in Romania I figured out that I had taken 27,979 pictures. Although I’ve shared favorite photos a number of times I have more favorites. So, here are the final favorite photos from the year. Enjoy!
St Michael’s Church, Cluj
train station in Lupeni
street in Sighisoara
Turda salt mine -water line
cherries for sale at a roadside stand
flower
cat + pigeons in Brasov
view from the train window
confirmation of a friend
Along the Transfagarasan Road
rainbow from my apartment balcony
Transit of Venus morning
Turda Gorge
St. Michael’s Church, Cluj
apple juice on a blue bench
Orthodox calendar, Straja, near Lupeni
Vizilo! (hippo = water horse in Hungarian)
All Saint’s Day, Cluj
Langosi You know it’s a good day when you utter the phrase: I think I got Finetti on my toe.
Romanian Reflections 
I have just finished reading your blog about the Romanian adventure. I stumbled on it by pure chance (was looking for enclosed balconies) and at first I thought this was a hoax, because what stranger would not cringe when faced with the twisted Romanian ways? Never ever have I encountered an outsider who would treat my country with such an open mind, a sense of humor, a great eye for the beautiful and no judgmental prejudice! Thank you, I hope that you will be surrounded by wonderful people wherever your life takes you!