Just a short one today about a wonderful
day we had driving the scenic roads around Buzau. It was the second best day we had for scenery in Romania (after the Transfagaran road) and the lush forests and gorgeous roads made
for a real spectacle.
We were heading from Brasov to the Danube Delta, but
factored in a stop at a mud volcano in Berca. There were two main volcano sites and
they were equally great and both worth visiting. I’ve never seen terrain like
this in real life and the photos can't paint a full picture, with the faint smell
of sulphur in the air. The smell wasn't that noticable after a while, but Katie did have a headache by the time we left!
There were areas of wet mud that bubbled with
hydrogen sulphide and then places with dried mud that gave way a bit under the weight of your foot, like a spongy trampoline. The contrast in
scenery was delightful. These volcanoes added key minerals to the soil, making the area so lush and fertile.
The final part of the drive flattened out
and this day really highlighted the variety in environments across Romania. It
was a long day on the road but totally worth it!
