ROMANIA: Transylvania For Bear & Chamois

[Rimbaud]

I leave tomorrow for almost two weeks in Transylvania. Only other hunters understand the excitement. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve.

 

[Rare Breed]

Interesting…Brown Bear? Curious how do you get to Transylvania from US?

 

[WAB]

Interesting…Brown Bear? Curious how do you get to Transylvania from US?

Typically via Istanbul.

 

[WAB]

I leave tomorrow for almost two weeks in Transylvania. Only other hunters understand the excitement. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve.

Have a great hunt. Romania is a special place!

 

[Rimbaud]

Typically via Istanbul.

Yes, that’s exactly right. We are taking Turkish Air from Atlanta to Istanbul, and then Istanbul to Cluj. I’ve rented a car and will drive to Sibiu and then off to Fagaras Mountains. I’ve been fascinated with this part of the world since I first hunted Hungary some 12 years ago. I am expecting to hunt an ancient area that has been slow to change for hundreds of years.

 

[WAB]

Yes, that’s exactly right. We are taking Turkish Air from Atlanta to Istanbul, and then Istanbul to Cluj. I’ve rented a car and will drive to Sibiu and then off to Fagaras Mountains. I’ve been fascinated with this part of the world since I first hunted Hungary some 12 years ago. I am expecting to hunt an ancient area that has been slow to change for hundreds of years.

You won’t be disappointed!

 

[Rimbaud]

You won’t be disappointed!

Highly recommend Banffy’s Transylvania Trilogy if you are interested in the culture of the region. A tremendously well-written book.

 

[Philip Glass]

Yes, that’s exactly right. We are taking Turkish Air from Atlanta to Istanbul, and then Istanbul to Cluj. I’ve rented a car and will drive to Sibiu and then off to Fagaras Mountains. I’ve been fascinated with this part of the world since I first hunted Hungary some 12 years ago. I am expecting to hunt an ancient area that has been slow to change for hundreds of years.

Jealous!

 

[V.Veritas]

If you get to Sibiu and have a rented car check out if Transalpina Road it is still open. Both Transalpina and Transfagarasan mountain highway/ roads) are closed over the winter since they are unpassable.
If they are still open, you can drive South over the mountains (from Sebeș, West of Sibiu) and return North across the Făgăraș mountains on Transfăgărășan.
It is spectacular. You'll need 2 days.

Transalpina · Sibiu

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Transfăgărășan Panoramic View

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[V.Veritas]

As a second thought - driving in Romania.

You should be aware that USA and Candian driving licences are NOT valid in Romania. You need to purchase an international driving licence from Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) or American Automobile Association (AAA).

Driving without an international driving licence is treated as driving without a licence and it is a serious offense that needs a court hearing.

 

[Doug3006]

I’m happy for you and am awaiting your reports!

I’ve begun acclimating the wonderful Mrs. Doug3006 to the idea of hunting in Eastern Europe soon. A darling expression came across her face when I mentioned that we’d possibly be going to Transylvania! Her only idea of Transylvania comes from Dracula movies, and she won’t even watch those. She knows that she’s blessed to be with me in part due to my helping her with her knowledge of world geography, zoology, anthropology, etc. She knows she’s blessed because I remind her frequently.

 

[Rimbaud]

If you get to Sibiu and have a rented car check out if Transalpina Road it is still open. Both Transalpina and Transfagarasan mountain highway/ roads) are closed over the winter since they are unpassable.
If they are still open, you can drive South over the mountains (from Sebeș, West of Sibiu) and return North across the Făgăraș mountains on Transfăgărășan.
It is spectacular. You'll need 2 days.

Transalpina · Sibiu

maps.app.goo.gl

Transfăgărășan Panoramic View

maps.app.goo.gl

We are getting a car in Cluj and driving to Sibiu where we will stay and then head into Fagaras Mountains for bear. Highly recommend Amex lounge at Atlanta as a place to await flight (good food and drinks).

 

[Rimbaud]

In Instanbul. Turkish Air business lounge was incredible - excellent food and a nice place to rest and wait. Traveling for almost 20 hours and just a few hours until Tranysylvania. Boarding soon for Cluj. Adventure awaits beyond this doorway.