Overnight Bushcraft Camp - Autumn Photography - Campfire Cooking (Day 2)

Overnight Bushcraft Camp - enjoying the beautiful autumn colors - autumn photography - a shepherd approached my camp - campfire cooking: veggie omelet recipe (Day 2). No talking, only peaceful nature sounds. If you want to find out more about all of these and the story behind this video, please read on.
After I woke up I went for a walk in the mountains and took photos of the beautiful autumn scenery the place had to offer. I used to on trips especially for taking photos (this kind of trips are time-consuming), but ever since I began making videos I did not have so much time left for photography. I longed for such moments and decided to focus less on filming and more on photography that day. Soon after I returned to my camp I met the shepherd I mentioned and we spent about one hour talking. Not so much time left for filming that day, but I hope you still found the video enjoyable and satisfactory.
It's interesting how fall colors differ from one place to another, from one tree to another, and the way colors change due to different lighting - they are usually more intense in the higher and northern regions of the mountains, then they slowly take hold of the lower regions, spreading from the mountains to the hills and fields of the country. In the lower parts forests are still green, higher in the mountains the colors are very intense, and in some parts, the color show has already ended.
After I returned to my camp, gathered some mint for my tea, and some dry grasses for lighting the fire, I heard the familiar bells' song you will often hear in my country. A shepherd was approaching. This is not at all strange or uncommon here in my country. You will meet shepherds everywhere in the mountains, hills, and fields, and even in the cities sometimes. The one that approached me was a kind, old man. He was wearing a wool sweater, shepherd's hat, a really big axe he used as a walking stick also and had just picked mushrooms - lots of them - carried them in a large bag (I asked him what kind of mushrooms he gathered. "Mushrooms that are good to eat, he said. We call them garbage mushrooms.") When I saw he came towards me I hid my camera, so he would feel at ease in my presence. He enjoyed talking to me (he probably doesn't usually meet many people) and we spent about an hour talking. Invited me to come visit whenever I wanted and offered to give me cheese and some traditional Romanian products made of sheep milk. He loved the pot hanging system I created and wondered how I managed to make it with such small tools. I assured him I would leave no trace when I left the place, but he asked me to just leave it there so he and other shepherds could see it, admire it and use it sometime. He told me about his family, his animals and knew those mountains like the back of his hand. He also told me some funny stories about him and one of his sons going to the city in these pandemic times. Cannot tell you exactly what he said, but I loved the way he could deeply understand things, even though he was a very simple man. I asked if there were a small house and piece of land for sale in that beautiful area. He told me about an abandoned house situated in an amazingly beautiful place (I went there and saw it), gave me directions and also told me the name and nickname of the owner. I asked if he had his phone number. No, he could not give me a phone number but told me I did not need it. Just had to go to that village and ask where he lives. Everybody knows him and they will guide me. This is the way things were in the past and still are in some parts of the country. I enjoyed talking to him and felt he could understand me better than most of the city people I talk to. Probably those mountains maintained human love and compassion in his heart unaltered. I felt at home in his presence and hope this is not the last time I will meet him.
Veggie omelet recipe - just add some red pepper, green onions and spices to your omelet. I served it with pickles and cherry tomatoes. Romanians prepare lots of pickles during the autumn (cucumbers, peppers, green tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower and even small watermelons are used) - they are very tasty and good for your health. My ancestors ate them mostly during winter, because in the past you could not find fresh vegetables or fruit during winter. Modern Romanians still prepare their own pickles in large quantities during autumn, a season very rich in fruits and vegetables.
I hope this video offered you some beautiful and peaceful moments, helped you forget all your worries, and encouraged you to dream and hope for a better life. If you did enjoy it, please leave a comment below. I would love to read it. Thanks for watching!

Filmmaking gear: Nikon D750, CamRanger, Sennheiser MKE 440