Avian Flu?

Romania was in the midst of an avian flu warning when we travelled which made this sight quite common as we drove through villages that had the unfortunate distinction of being hit by the virus that COULD cause avian flu. Of course, no one in Romania died of it yet (the virus hadn't been detected in humans), but the authorities didn't want to take any chances. With the European Union decision hanging over their heads, a good showing in the fight agains avian flu was very important. Yup, that's our fate! Always defending the rest of Europe from some Eastern invasion. :)