Sep 1 2025

The morning was more exploring of Sighishoara, specifically finding out what was closed on Mondays (the Clock Tower, the Orthodox Church, the Tinsmith’s Bastion). But still much to explore before the town started to fill. 

Climbed the covered stairs up to the “Church on the Hill” and the Rope Tower, which is the only bastion that is still lived in. Disturbed the occupant heading out to walk his dogs in the cemetery. 

The afternoon it was out to rural Transylvania to Viscri. Means “White Church”, a fine example of a fortified church (and village) built by the invited Saxons. 

Our host was Walter who traces his family back to these arrivals in the 12th century. Despite this distant correction he was still very evidently Germanic. 

The original arrivals were presumably much shorter. Who presumably didn’t bang their heads on the low beams as often as me. 

And what better way to round out the day than watching the return of the cows and enjoying a Transylvanian beer and supper of soup