Frimpong in Romania by Adrian K. Photo Gallery by Frimpong The Travelling Bear at pbase.com

Frimpong in Romania by Adrian K.

Pictures by ADRIAN K.

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So I took this long trip from England to Romania by car with my new host Adrian and his family! Frankly speaking I didn't know anything about Romania before arriving here, except something about the legend of Count Dracula, I hope to not meet him here in Bucharest, anyway.But I have already learnt a lot of things...According to legend, Bucharest was founded by a shepherd called Bucur , who built a settlement amid the Vlasia forest. It was recorded as a nameless "citadel on the Dāmbovita" in 1368, and named as Bucharest in an edict from the time of Vlad the Impaler( another nice guy I hope to not meet here...) Adrian ( not the Impaler, but the Photographer) has been a perfect guide for me, beside being a pleasant friend and thougthful host I have been really lucky to meet him and his adorable family Give a look at his photo galleries on Pbase, you'll see more pictures of Romania, and many other interesting places! Click HERE

The Dacia car	Piftie !!!	Chirstmas in Romania
With my little hostess	Christmas lights	Intercontinental Hotel
University Square	Romana Square	The Arc of Triumph
The Government	The Parliament House	Also called the People's House (?)
Big emotions !	In front of the Senat House	The Atheneum
Probably the most known Romanian composer was...	In Herastrau Park	Happy New Year!!!!!
Frimpong's Romanian nightmare...	Bye , bye!

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funny cool stuff :)		17-Jun-2008 03:11
Cool & funny way of presenting everything - original & entertaining, I must say... :) I like it, 'mate' :) pretty little fluffy teddy bear... :) oh, well, enough blurb, I suppose, but felt like leaving a positive comment, that's all... :) By-the-way, Vlad the Impaler and 'Count Dracula' are one and the same person (just for your info). 'Count Dracula' is Vlad The Impaler's nickname (nice nickname, very posh eh? lol), and that's for his cruelty while he was a ruler, because he used to punish some people (thieves usually) with very terrible & terrifying deaths, his favourite being impaling [such as sticking someone alive into a big spike (I think it was wooden and very sharp at the top), and then pulling that person through, with the aid of a rope or something like that (it must’ve hurt like HELL.-lol-just about enough as to put off the thieves & unjustice, at least for a while…) - I am hoping this explanation is ok, not too sure about the wording etc].

Guest		08-Apr-2007 15:02
superb country.just magnificent...(yes, i'm romanian :D)

Guest		29-Aug-2006 12:52
hello! well... i'm glad that u like Romania. Nice pics, funny... I'm a romanian... see u soon!

Ruggles		26-Apr-2006 03:11
You seem to have more fun than I do. I'm not allowed to travel alone. What's your secret? http://www.pbase.com/paulmarks/image/59187836

Elise Hope		28-Jan-2006 21:48
Dear Adrian. There is way much more to romania than Bucharest and Dracula. By the Way Vlad the Impaler and Dracula are one and the same person. But Vlad was a good guy and Dracula was just the product of imagination of an english wrighter, Bram Stoker. I hope next time you and your teddy bear will extend the visit and the knowledges about Romania. I am romanian and I travel a lot but most of the times I try to get a little bit more about the places I go. Amusing pictures anyway.

Stefan SERB		19-Nov-2005 18:10
What the hell is this?

adriano		07-Nov-2005 20:35
great! sightseeing!! im from Brazil, and i love this country. Adriano

Fei		28-Jul-2005 01:18
JUst like in 'Amelie'

David Klingensmith		16-Jan-2005 19:44
a pleasure to browse these wonderful galleries. Frimpong, you are a star.

Rob Davies		16-Jan-2005 01:06
Hi Frimpong. So glad to see that you enjoyed your Xmas in Romania. This is a really great collection of pictures. Congratulations! It looks like you had a really wonderful & busy time. A very big hug and best wishes from Rob, Angie, Gareth & Amy back in South Wales! .. oh.. and PS...... a kiss from Amy and all the girls.. 'X'

Katherine		15-Jan-2005 19:26
I am enjoying the photos and history of Romania from Adrian’s photos(and yours)and from your pen! I took your advice, Frimpong and took a look at Adrian’s pictures. They are great! Anna-Liina Maria is such a beautiful little girl!

Adrian Calin		14-Jan-2005 22:32
Frimpong, it was a pleasure and an honour to have you with us. Not only were we delighted to hear all your stories, but we were happy to spend together some wonderful moments. Please write to us from you next journeys. Elina, Anna-Liina and Adrian

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