To the North!

Soroca...

So we went north this last weekend and visited the Fortress at Soroca dating back to 1499 (though rebuilt between 1543 and 1546).  It was well worth the almost three hour drive on pot-hole filled old Soviet roads because the place is magnificent!  We had an outstanding discussion with Domnul Nicolae--who is the historian/director/awesome host who is in charge of the fortress.  It is about to undergo a major reconstruction and will close in April.

  

Doi Haiduci and Snow

My favorite restaurant in Moldova is located out in the country north of Chisinau.  Its called Doi Haiduci (which means the two Robin Hoods in Romanian) and serves hearty Moldovan soups, fresh grilled meats, and all other kinds of yumminess.  Since we were on the road North, we went ahead and indulged with a great meal by the warm fireplace and then Andy was able to play in some snow that was left over from before we got here. 

 

 

He also got to have a snow fight with Vicu in a field we found on the way home.