The Red Lake - Romania
by Claudia M Photography
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The Red Lake - Romania
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Claudia M Photography
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Description
Romania - The Red Lake (Lacu Rosu) is a natural storage dam lake and is situated at the foot of Hasmasu Mare Mountains, somewhere near the town Gheorgheni. It is the largest natural mountain lake in Romania, its name coming from the reddish alluvia (iron oxides and iron hydroxides) deposited in the lake by the Red Creek. During Ceausescu's reign, these two wonders were compulsory tourist destinations for the ones who wanted to spend their vacations in the mountains.
The lake seems dark and threatening, the stumps that come out of the water makes you think that a lacustrian civilization met their fate just a few years before you pass by. Flocks of ducks just fly around you if you decide to venture into sailing a boat. This is a strong reason for which you should row your boat for almost 10 minutes in a contest along with the ducks. If you get too far away from the shore, you can see what's left from this "civilization".
The Red Lake was formed not too long ago, someday in July 1837, when after many storms in a row, a huge piece of stone separated from The Killer Mountain and blocked the Licas Creek, Oii Creek and the Red Creek. The only witnessess of this natural calamity are the spruce fir stumps that still remained in the water. Because of the fact that the Suhardu Mic Mountain had a purple reflection in the lake and of the reddish limy alluvia brought by the Red Creek, the shepherds decided to call it The Red Lake (Lacu Rosu).
Only in 1857, three tourists from Gheorgheni rested on its shores and they were amazed by the wild beauty of the mountain landscape. So therefore they spread the word that they discovered a piece of paradise. Since then, many tourists have been visiting this area, being attracted by the natural beauty of the lake and by the riches of the fauna and flora.
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September 24th, 2014
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Comments (18)
Kimberlee Baxter
A very inviting and serene lake scene, Claudia, to be sure! I would love to paddle a small row boat or canoe there anytime! Fave! L/F/FB!
Claudia Mottram
Dear Chuck, Pamela and Jay, thank you all very much for featuring this image in your groups! :)