Monday, Sept 29 - (Sibiu) – The schedule today provided some
much needed rest and relaxation, as there was no concert this evening. The
group was able to sightsee, sleep in a bit, and take some time to find
souvenirs for family and coworkers.
There was plenty to see and do or rest and
try to recover from sickness that some of the group had unfortunately
experienced. This writer went with a group that toured Muzeul Astra, a cultural
living-history museum. The live activities inside buildings and guided tours
were closed for the day, but we were able to wander the grounds and trails, and
see the buildings and relocated villages. Two hours proved to be inadequate to
see everything, but provided a very nice overview.
Our group then returned to
Sibiu to further explore the historic town, shop, and enjoy local cuisine.
Length of sleep was determined by the individual instead of schedule or travel,
and our hotel provided breakfast. However, if one was a light sleeper, you
needed earplugs, either because of your roommates snoring or because of the
local bell tower that chimed every 15 minutes – one dong for quarter after, two
for half past, three for quarter of, and then more on the hour. At 6 am, it
rang out more than 25 times! From what I understand, it is one of the oldest
continually operating hotels in Europe, established in 1555 and renovated in
1895.
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