Thanks . . .

I once was lost in Romania, but was found by friendly Transylvanians who guided, fed, and drank Palinca with me.  I owe most thanks during my research sabbatical in the Land Beyond the Forest to these new friends.  They gave up days to take me to marvels, and their only reward was my delight.  Mulţumesc, comrades!        
Transylvania Airport General Director and Folklore Expert Petru Stefan Runcan
Owner of Sovata’s Grand Hotel and the Royal Family Hunting Castle Claudia Pescar

Vampire Scholar Costa Ioan

 
and Borgo Pass Guide Iulian Cimpoies
And thank you my fearless, faultless donkey Mr. Sugartoes, for taking the load up and down the Carpathians and bringing me back through the lonely woods.  We still know what we saw in the forest, though the world would scarcely believe it.  Someday I’ll be back and bring you more trail mix from America.