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Transylvania: Eternal Terrain

March 9, 2012

Ancient ways of living and eating thrive in the Transylvanian countryside.

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Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek gathers a rooster for her soup pot in Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar — A kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in the village of Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar — Gyuri Barabas, the local blacksmith in front of his workshop with his apprentice, in the village of Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar — Haystacks in the field outside Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Tourists on a street in Sighişoara — Tourists on a street in Sighişoara.Landon Nordeman

Barbu Petru and Tulbure Nicolae gather hay in Crit — Barbu Petru (left) and Tulbure Nicolae (right) gather hay in Crit.Landon Nordeman

Roma outside the village of Biertan — Roma outside the village of Biertan.Landon Nordeman

Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri — Shepherds return from milking their herd, outside of Viscri.Landon Nordeman

A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar — A farmer sharpening his scythe in a field outside of Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Agnes Elek in the kitchen at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar — Katalin Simon harvesting carrots at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar — Cows heading home at dusk, on the main street in Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room — Guests assemble for dinner in the cellar dining room at Count Kalnoky's estate in Miklosvar.Landon Nordeman

The village of Biertan — The village of Biertan.Landon Nordeman

Flowers outside a house in Biertan — Flowers outside a house in Biertan.Landon Nordeman

Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau — Fruit jams made by Gerda Gerghiceau.Landon Nordeman

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