We left Kiev in a big rain enroute to Suceava, Romania, stopping for breakfast, lunch and customs. The border stops-one departing Ukraine; one for entering Romania-didn't seem to take as long as the one hour stop on the train. But, it did seem a bit tense. JP and I had to get out of the vehicle at one point. The passport stamps show the mode of transportation--a car, train, etc. Driving all day, we met our lovely hostess (our driver's sister) and their parents at their little grocery store. A delightful family! It was dark then so we didn't see Fernando's Hideaway until the morning. We stayed in their house that was modeled after the old-style Romania houses. (A portion of land had been returned to the family after the collapse of communism.) It's 'out in the country,' and is set away from the road. A neighbor lit the fireplaces prior to our arrival so we would be comfortable.
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| Hands preparing supper; Palinca and native pottery |
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| The wood stove that serves as a fireplace, too. |
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| Every bite and sip....delicious! Sarniale and niamaliga (polenta), Palinca and white wine from Cotnari, Cozonac (Moldovian cake), and Lavanda tea |
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| The entrance to Fernando's Hideaway We awoke to a beautiful day. |
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| First stop of the day: a tiny museum |
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| Since the key wasn't available, we saw it the next best way. |
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| Common transportation The horses always have a touch of red for good fortune. |
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| Selling extra crops along side the road |
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Knock or ring the bell to buy here. Unfortunately, they had just migrated south.    |
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| Suchevista |
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| Market |
Author's house
Popa Museum-an incredible collection of art, masks,
artifacts, culture, and works of Popa. I bought one of
the last carved wooden bowls that was for sell.
JP and Mrs. Popa. What a delightful little lady! She burst into
song as she took us through the hallway lined with a wonderful
collection of Romanian art.
Some of Popa's whimsical sculptures
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