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In Botiza there is an association of craftsmanship, and ypu can enter to some houses to see the crafts that are selling. The special craft of Botiza are carpets, but you can find some nice wood items too.
There is no store, per se, to purchase this fine product in. Local retailers only purvey these goods from their own home. If you're a fan of libations, get yourself a bottle of homemade brandy when you go to Sapanta. The Hungarian (they have a large presence in the region) word palinca is applied to strong alcohol which exceeds 50% content and often in the neighborhood of 60% and is made from plums or apples. I was informed that plum palinca is generally better tasting and it's identified by a golden tint to the liquid. The bottle should get a bit bubbly as well when shaken if you get a quality product. We asked an old Romanian fellow if he knew where we might be able to acquire some fire water and he graciously led us about town at a snail's pace, bringing us into the unlocked and unattended homes of his neighbors, regaling us (in Romanian of course) with captivating tales of his life...
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Q: Im sorry to ask this, but I have to make sure because people are telling me different things? Is the nearest crossing Solotvino...
A: Unfortunately, at this time there is no border crossing at all between Romania and Ukraine in Maramures county. The bridge between Sighet and Solotvino has been closed...
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