I Want to Suck Your Blood!

Vlad Tepes's birth house, now a cafe / restaurant

Dracula Iced Tea

We spent our first day in Sighisoara piecing together Vlad the Impaler's history by seeing the house where he was born and the type of environment he grew up in, which is very beautiful to say the least. Little homes dot Sighisora, adding a warm charm to this beautiful village. It looks to have changed a lot over the past six hundred years since Vlad the Impaler was born, and has come a long way while still retaining its rich and vibrant history. With not many modern amenities, the people who once lived here dedicated their lives to God, family and the church, which is plain to see when you look up at the giant church at the top of the hill that this town is built upon. It is also plain to see that they were firm believers in taking the Bible literally by their affinity for torture and capital punishment. Long ago, witchcraft was one such offense deserving of torture and finally death, as were fighting and adultery. 

Our hosts got a new puppy

A painting we got for Keeana
in front of the subject of the painting

The way to the church at the top of the hill

Brains.... brains.......

We thought we were unlucky when we arrived in Sighisoara to find that the hostel that had been recommended to us was full, but they suggested we go look up at the citadel, where we found a little home that seemed to be just in the process of becoming a hostel.  We were welcomed there in a lovely bedroom with an attached bathroom, very homey and an excellent value in an excellent location because we found that we were right where we needed to be to enjoy the best of Sighisoara -- namely high tea at Vlad's house, great views from the old clock tower, and a nice look around a neat museum.  We also met our hosts' many doggies and pigeons, as well as a parrot who greeted us in many languages.

Brains.... brains......

There are many dogs here who spend their nights barking to ward off the loneliness and boredom of being a watch dog. The people here are very friendly and made us feel welcome at every turn. With fair prices for food, entertainment and lodgings we had no trouble enjoying ourselves without going over our budget. The museums were great and they have converted an old clock tower built in the 12th century into a walk-through town history museum with something amazing to see on each and every floor. After Shigishora we are heading off to Brasov to track down some more of Vlad the Impaler's past and we will let you know what we find... Over and out! :)