One of my favorite places in Romania is the village of Hoteni in Maramures county in the North of the country. The village is near the city of Sighet Marmatiei, which is near the Ukrainian border. Sighet (as the city is called) is home to several museums and is not so far from the Merry Cemetery. Highlights of our weekend off included a hike in the mountains and delicious homemade food – including fresh cheeses, cabbage rolls, bean soups, and wonderful homemade desserts. None of us wanted to leave!!
