Piatra Craiului National Park, Romania - Travel journal

On the 13th of January 2024, 8 teenagers from Budila village accompanied by three volunteers enjoyed a wonderful trip to Piatra Craiului National Park in Romania with lunch at a local guesthouse in Magura village.

The group pose together for a photo The teenagers walk through the gorge The teenagers walk in the snow

Journal of the day:

The teenagers were picked up at 10:00am from Budila village, where the center is based, before being driven to Zarnesti town. They then spent some time at the Visitor Center of Piatra Craiului National Park followed by an hours walk in the epic Zarnesti Gorges. They then had a lunch, made with local produce, at a local guesthouse in Magura village and finally another hour long walk in the village of Magura before heading home around 4.00pm.

Impact of the trip

Comments from the teenagers
"We really enjoyed the trip and that we saw some new places for the very first time. Although it was cold, the friendly atmosphere took our minds off it and we enjoyed a very nice day together." - Andrei

"The wonderful landscapes were breath taking and we're glad there was snow to complete the picture. we would repeat the experience anytime." - Larisa

"It was the most beautiful experience to see the mountains so close to us. The air was very fresh and the view was gorgeous. We had a wonderful Saturday with Marian, our guide." - Maria

About our partner organisation: Firm Foundations Romania (FFR) is committed to caring for and supporting the Roma community in Romania by offering access to education, tangible resources, and the love of God. FFR runs educational programs for over 150 kids, with ages from 3 to 15 years old.

The teenagers learn about the park The teenagers learn about the park The teenagers eat lunch together
The teenagers learn about the park The teenagers learn about the park The teenagers explore the village of Magura
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