Landscapes steeped in rich warm colors greet me! It is another world from another time in the mountains and countryside of rural Romania. The tiny villages are the heartland of Romania’s cultural heritage. A warm reception awaits me from the people I meet even though I do not speak their language. Many residents are of an older generation as young people leave for a modern lifestyle. Strong folk and religious traditions, and a simple agrarian lifestyle have survived but not without struggle. Romania’s cultural heritage has always rebounded despite invaders carving up the land over many centuries and more recently 50 years of communist repression. The human spirit prevails. (2024)