But downhill skiers will find winter fun on the slopes in Poiana Brasov and beyond. The resorts are rarely crowded, and the snowfall is abundant. Patrick Leigh's Between the Woods and the Water conveys the spirit of travel in Romania. Romania is not the place for strict vegetarians, especially in winter. Many restaurants carry only pork, beef, lamb and cheese.
Ice cream is also plentiful.
In the warmer months, fruits and vegetables are available at market stands. 210, New York, NY 10173. CII is a U.S.-Romanian travel company providing information on group and individual travel. Created in 1991, the CII works with the ONT Carpati, which monopolized the travel industry in Romania until the 1989 revolution. Inc. All rights reserved.