At the Gate of the Monastary

Monasteries and Gondola Tours

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June 12th 2007
Our first day in Sinaia was wonderful. After a long day of exploring, we were ready to bed down in the comfort of down pillows and comforter at the New Montana Hotel. As with mountain climate, it was so cool and refreshing. Our comment to Doug was, “It will be so nice to sleep with the windows open and breathe the night air.” His comment, “Well, I hope you get used to the dogs.” Of course ... read more

Europe » Romania

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more