Who’s collecting the toll? Driving the Transfăgărășan feels like entering Romania’s greatest mountain theatre, where every hairpin bend promises another impossible view. Then a bear strolls onto the road like he owns the place. “Road tax,” he says. “I already paid.” “That was for the asphalt. This one’s for me.” The truth is, the real locals have been here long before the road became one of Europe’s most celebrated drives. Brown bears roam these forests in remarkable numbers, and while spotting one feels unforgettable, it should always happen from a respectful distance. Still, you can’t help imagining the conversation. “Cash or card?” “I’ve only got a sandwich.” “Accepted.” Maybe every legendary road needs an equally legendary tax collector. Not one with a fluorescent vest or a receipt book, but with muddy paws, endless confidence, and impeccable timing. The mountains don’t belong to us. We’re just passing through. If a bear stopped your car, what would your road tax be? Would you pay it? Video by @Say cheese to travel [Transfagarasan, Brown Bears, Carpathian Mountains, Scenic Drive, Romanian Wildlife, Mountain Pass, Road Trip Romania, Balea Lake, Curtea De Arges, Nature Adventure, Wild Romania, Forest Roads, Hairpin Bends, Mountain Scenery, Wildlife Photography, European Road Trips, Romanian Nature, Travel Romania, Outdoor Adventure, Bear Watching] #romania #travel #transfagarasan #bears - @romania