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Captured in Transylvania ![]() Cluj is the cultural capital of Transylvania. Dad and Artur departed the train station early in the morning, and after provided breakfast from a fellow traveller who happened to be a Hungarian officer, the two departed for the countryside. Their goal was to sneak across the border into Romania and continue south. ![]() Unknown to the Polish travelers, Romania had changed sides in the War, and were now enemies with Hungary. Romania was now on the side of the Allies, and very suspicious of any travelers or activity from Hungary. The Hungarian government at this time supported Nazi Germany, and their Army fought alongside Germany. ![]() The area south of Cluj is heavy forest, the northern edge of Transylvania. Dad and Artur finally came upon a farmhouse and asked for food and directions. The farmer motioned for them to wait. After some time and just as the suspicious Poles got up to leave, armed border guards appeared. The Romanian instructions to raise their hands were well understood. The two non uniformed men were suspected of being spies for Hungary. ![]() The city center of Cluj today is lined with outdoor cafes that are busy through the day and night. I enjoyed a much different welcome than what my dad and Artur received. Tomorrow morning I will take the train south to Bucharest. Their journey to Bucharest was much more difficult and memorable. I'll try and share their experience through more photos.
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Tanweer B
7/6/2015 06:14:20 am
beautiful pictures! Wow there is just something about the view in those pics that seems to be speaking volumes. Sounds like a very interesting story indeed. Hope you get the book published soon and it becomes a best seller!!!
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Andrew Bajda
7/6/2015 06:23:31 am
Hi Tanweer, nice to see that you're keeping up on the Discussion Board;). I should have time to catch up in a few days.
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Joni M
7/6/2015 07:44:23 am
Beautiful pictures! What a great story to tell!!
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Tiberiu
7/7/2015 09:32:50 am
Hello Andrew, greetings from Cluj, from your train traveler. I hope you arrived safe at Bucharest and your meeting with the host of your father was as you hoped. Hope we see the book soon.
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