There is much excitement in the land of Hope! As many of you who don’t know, in the early part of September, my husband and I will be embarking on “The Dracula Tour” of Romania. Essentially, we’ll be touring places frequented by Vlad Tepes (a.k.a. Vlad the Impaler, a.k.a. Vlad Dracula), including his ancestral home and actual fortress and castle. We’ll also be visiting Castle Bran, the castle that inspired the American versions of “vampire” castles. Think Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and you’ll have it. I am extremely thrilled about the trip, and even more so because I am being afforded the opportunity to document our journey for a fairly well-known geographic travel magazine. So, fingers crossed that all goes well, hm?
In preparation for this trip, I am reading “Vlad Dracula: The Dragon Prince” by Michael Augustyn. My husband has read it and re-read it oh, let’s say about two dozen times now, and gives it supremely high ratings. So now it’s my turn to get on the ball and start brushing up on my Vlad knowledge.
Speaking of brushing up, I’d best get back to my Romanian lessons. I certainly don’t want to be the “ugly rude American tourist” over there… eesh…
