1st bla bla car ride from Cluj to Timisoara

I took my 1st bla bla car ride to get from Cluj to Timisoara (Hostel to hostel), in 5 hrs (two pickups other than me and then delayed by two road maintainence). Otherwise, I would have to take 10-hr hot train or 6 -hr bus about the same cost ($15). BlaBlaCar is the world's largest long-distance ridesharing community. Profiles of members show how much experience they have of the service, and each user's profile includes a "BlaBla" measurement, which indicates how much they are willing to chat during a trip. My driver was very kind, friendly, and well-travelled. One French passenger did not show up, and we picked up an Italian traveler halfway. We passed a few interesting landmarks in the way. It is a pity that no one offers bla bla car to Belgrade on July 5, so I have to use a shuttle service instead. I will try bla bla cars another time.— checked in to Hostel Costel.