ARTHUR'S TRIP TO THE BLACK SEA KITE FESTIVAL
25th April to 2nd May 2012
Location:- Mamaia, Constanta, Romania. ( 44.15'55.15N; 28.37'16.62E)
Google Earth here.
A little about Romania below and more detail can be found here.
Kingdom of Romania formed from principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859.
Independence from Ottoman Empire in 1877 internationally recognised following year.
End WW1 united with Transylvania, Bukovnia and Bessarabia to for Greater Romania.
By end WW2 was part of Soviet Union and member of Warsaw Pact.
Fall of Iron Curtain in 1989 led to Revolution and start of democracy.
Became member of NATO 2004
Became member of EU 2007
Religion mainly orthodox Christian
Language Romanian (90%+), Hungarian, Vlax Romani, German, Turkish
Currency 1 Leu = 100 Bani = 20p
FOOD: Sarmale=cabbage rolls, Cevapcici=kebab, Ciorba=sour soup
DANGER Tuica = Plum brandy70%
Final information on accommodation etc.