Monthly Archives: August 2017

CITINERARY: Râșnov Fortress

Unlike Bran, the Râșnov Fortress had many buildings, including houses, a school, a chapel… unlike Peleş, a royal residence, Râșnov Fortress is known as “the peasant Citadel Râşnov”. Looking back in time we’ve realized that Râșnov Fortress is a perfect … Continue reading

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MOVIE NIGHT: Contact

“Contact” is a film that takes place at the intersection of science, politics and faith. Those are three subjects that don’t always fit easily together. The movie is based on a novel by Carl Sagan, who told us with such … Continue reading

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NASA Ames: Solar Eclipse 2017

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CITINERARY: Bran Castle

Here’s a citinerary after our visit in June… With a square section supported on three buttresses IT was built in 1622 during Gabriel Bethlen restoration works. The access stairs were built of wood on ITs Eastern side and in the … Continue reading

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MOVIE NIGHT: Night Train to Lisbon

Lights. Camera. Action. Lisbon

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BOOK: Lola’s Fandango

By Anna Witte Illustrated by Micha Archer Narrated by the Amador family

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REDWOOD CITY: Cyanotype Workshop

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