Please continue to write your posts, because we love reading them very much and I truly enjoy seeing photos of American nature, which is so different to the nature here in Romania, where I live in Maramures.
beautiful photos and writing! i got choked up in the beginning and end, but you're right!! there is so much beauty around us we can't forget that and we have to keep fighting to protect it <3
Thank you!!! <3 You made my day! I will be there every step of the way with you and all environmentalists, and everyone who cares about our planet - sometimes all we can do is remind everyone about all the beauty around us. We will always strive to protect what we love! <3
What can I say? It seems you had a beautiful trip in your homeland ♥ I am in the reverse situation, an American (married to a Hungarian) living in Romania... though I haven't been back for close to 18 years. Next year when you come, please stop by for a visit in Breb, Maramureș county, we'd love to meet you. Cake with homemade jams, foraged herbal tea, organic (not local) coffee, locally distilled horincă, whatever you like, it'll be on the table.
Thank you so much, Cheryl! I appreciate your support <3.
And I will definitely stop by next time I visit Romania. I was actually thinking of looking you up, but we were far from you and too busy while in the country. Next time we will plan for it :) I love the countryside in Transylvania. We stopped by the village my grandparents grew up in Covasna county, but never visited any place in Maramures county, even as a child (traveling there was harder in those days), so it is definitely a place we will visit next time - thank you for the invite! :)
"However, a few days ago I was going to delete it. I felt it was no point in posting it. Or ever posting anything again. I was going to delete my Substack, crawl under a rock, and never write again. I get melodramatic sometimes, when I’m sad." --> I am right there with you. I was THIS close to deleting my Substack too!
Great article Re! I know what you mean about feeling at peace while walking in the forest... Especially in autumn with all the beautiful colors around you.
Wow! Yes, we might have. I wish I knew... We stayed in the center of town in an apartment on the top floor of an old historic building. So glad you enjoyed the post! :)
They really were. Especially the forests; it helped that we were there at the peak of the leaves turning. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Jeanine :)
It sounds like this trip was useful as well as beautiful. You’ll always have a piece of your birth country in your heart, no matter where you live. Thanks for sharing!
It was. And yes, we always carry a piece of our birth place with us, and at least I often thought I wanted to move back. Who knows, I might feel that way again, but for now it's nice to enjoy it only when visiting. Thank you for reading and commenting, Rachel! :)
Please continue to write your posts, because we love reading them very much and I truly enjoy seeing photos of American nature, which is so different to the nature here in Romania, where I live in Maramures.
I'm so glad you and your family enjoy my posts! Thank you for your kind words, Szilvia! <3
beautiful photos and writing! i got choked up in the beginning and end, but you're right!! there is so much beauty around us we can't forget that and we have to keep fighting to protect it <3
Thank you!!! <3 You made my day! I will be there every step of the way with you and all environmentalists, and everyone who cares about our planet - sometimes all we can do is remind everyone about all the beauty around us. We will always strive to protect what we love! <3
What can I say? It seems you had a beautiful trip in your homeland ♥ I am in the reverse situation, an American (married to a Hungarian) living in Romania... though I haven't been back for close to 18 years. Next year when you come, please stop by for a visit in Breb, Maramureș county, we'd love to meet you. Cake with homemade jams, foraged herbal tea, organic (not local) coffee, locally distilled horincă, whatever you like, it'll be on the table.
And please continue to write, I am enjoying your travels, hikes and overall experience of the American landscape so very much!
Thank you so much, Cheryl! I appreciate your support <3.
And I will definitely stop by next time I visit Romania. I was actually thinking of looking you up, but we were far from you and too busy while in the country. Next time we will plan for it :) I love the countryside in Transylvania. We stopped by the village my grandparents grew up in Covasna county, but never visited any place in Maramures county, even as a child (traveling there was harder in those days), so it is definitely a place we will visit next time - thank you for the invite! :)
Just stunning!
It really is; my photos don't even give it justice :) Thank you for reading and commenting!
"However, a few days ago I was going to delete it. I felt it was no point in posting it. Or ever posting anything again. I was going to delete my Substack, crawl under a rock, and never write again. I get melodramatic sometimes, when I’m sad." --> I am right there with you. I was THIS close to deleting my Substack too!
I'm so glad you didn't either :) . Love your photography! And I think people need to see the surrounding beauty, now more than ever...
Great article Re! I know what you mean about feeling at peace while walking in the forest... Especially in autumn with all the beautiful colors around you.
Thank you, Jackie! <3 Yes, there is something magical about being in a forest... I know you appreciate it, too
This essay is so very lovely. Thank you for sharing the beautiful colors of your homeland and your bittersweet realization.
Thank you so much, Cathrine! So glad you enjoyed it <3
Very much enjoyed this! I was in Transylvania (including Brasov) in October also -- perhaps we crossed paths!
Wow! Yes, we might have. I wish I knew... We stayed in the center of town in an apartment on the top floor of an old historic building. So glad you enjoyed the post! :)
The colors are indeed brilliant!! Wow. At every turn.
They really were. Especially the forests; it helped that we were there at the peak of the leaves turning. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Jeanine :)
My pleasure!! Gorgeous photos!!
Thank you! <3
It sounds like this trip was useful as well as beautiful. You’ll always have a piece of your birth country in your heart, no matter where you live. Thanks for sharing!
It was. And yes, we always carry a piece of our birth place with us, and at least I often thought I wanted to move back. Who knows, I might feel that way again, but for now it's nice to enjoy it only when visiting. Thank you for reading and commenting, Rachel! :)