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Saturday, June 13, 2009

The Zoo

The Targu mures Zoo is bordered by a vast oak and hornbeam forest known as the Big Forest. People keen on nature and hiking can take many mini-routes here. The Zoo had then a surface of only 600-700 m2 when it was launched and setup with only 10 animals. 3 wolves, 2 bears, 2 wild boars, 2 pheasants and 1 dear donated by

The Hunter's Association and Forestry Exploitation Company. In 1965 the area intended to the zoo was extended to 20 hectares, being followed by the construction of the first establishment namely the "House of Lion," between 1965-1967. In 1986, the bears home was completed in parallel with the arrangement of an adequate space for other animals.

Bear taking a nap on a beautiful afternoon.


Donkey



A Cow under shelter.



Monday, June 1, 2009

Sighişoara Citadel

Sighişoara is considered to be the most admirable and well preserved inhabited citadel in Europe, with a reliable old-fashion architecture. Located in the historic region Transylvania. In Eastern Europe, Sighişoara is one of the few fortified towns which are still occupied. This awesome town is made of up two parts. The medieval stronghold was built on top of a hill and is known as the "Citadel."The lower town lies in the valley of Târnava Mare river.





















I had a nice time with my African American friends and we meet new people from other country. The most interesting part was singing in my Nigeria langauge "Yoruba." The reinasance sang and welcomed us with different languages of the world including Africa language. I was put on a spot to say something in my language which I was willing to do. I sang this song "If you are happy and you know clap your hands" in my language. They all loved it and wanted more....






Covered Staircase is a very old stone staircase with a wooden roof along the whole span. This leads up to the Church on the Hill.


Inside the covered staircase


Up on the Hill


The houses inside Sighişoara show the main features of a craftsmen's town which was a nice view from the Hill.