Happy New Year! from Bucovina

Yep for the New Year's Eve celebration we headed for Moldova, namely Bucovina to visit our dear friends Stefan, Anca and David. It was like a dream. If in Cluj and Baia Mare there was slightly any snow remains in the parks there was all white ...like our childhood Christmas used to be! People from Bucovina still keep the traditions from our ancestors: singing carols from house to house for money, nuts, cakes or apples.Of course nowadays ...MONEY are preferable.



They travel neither by car, nor by foot but by sledge. The tourists are allowed to test the feeling for not so many Lei.



Recommended! We did it!



The Eve party was to a friends' chalet in Voronet, a village famous for the monastery that lies in the area.



We even had a childhood experience. We sledged using a sledge and a bag. Phew, you can't compare the sensation with any of the modern organized sports, but it worth while trying...that if you don't have a back problem because from the top of the hill down to its base with quite a speed...you imagine...





We visited a mini-zoo of the chalets in the area...impressive!



The area is full of tourists all year round. It is very appreciated for monasteries from Stephen The Great period, for landscapes, outdoor possibilities, traditions, hospitality of the locals and delicious food. You really need to try it! And if you go by MAnastirea Humorului look for Casa Ancutei, Tanti Uta (the teacher) - is my friend's mom and B&B.

Happy New Year for all of you and may all your wishes come true!



By now you should know where to find the rest of the photos! Other great nature viwe from Borsa, Prislop and Maramures. Enjoy!