I have visited the northern region of Romania three times in the hope of experiencing
some local fishing. I have yet to succeed, but at last I have made contact with people who
can certainly make this dream come true.
You will never regret the time spent in reaching the beautiful, but remote, painted monasteries
and a visitor should plan to include as many as possible in their itinary.
Accommodation in the countryside is always hospitable, and reasonably priced.
As you pass through Vatra Dornei there is also the opportunity to indulge in some trout fishing
- provided you have made some prior arrangements!
In the north-eastern part of Romania, near the frontier with Ukraine are the highlands of Moldavia (also known as
Bucovina). It contains a number of well preserved, fortified churches and monasteries.
In the village of Dorna Arini, in the county of Suceava, I have stayed here several times.
It is exceptionally clean, the food is cooked to a high standard by the patron's wife,
and the family are very friendly. I strongly recommend it.
'Wetting the line' at Dorna Arini, just practising my casting.
Poor conditions for trout due to wood-cutting activities, but higher up the river,
it could be a different matter.
Often known as 'Dracula'. Visit 'Dracula's Castle' at Bran near Brasov
which has been restored recently after a period of neglect.
Some interesting facts about this character whose reputation spread far afield from his native Transalvania via the
printing presses which appeared in his era.
The wine is rather variable! It is difficult to find a decent bottle of
Romanian wine on our UK supermarket shelves - but there it is a different matter.
Lots of farm-made wine (often seen carried around in big 5
litre plastic bottles) is enjoyed by city and country people alike.
Watch out for Suica (plum brandy) and the fearsome Palinka.
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