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March 30th 2009

Published: March 31st 2009

I finally arrived in Bucharest after a week of wandering the mother continent. It was a relief to arrive back. The best part was they finally fixed the streets coming back from the airport. I was expecting to be on the airport bus for hours but it only took 20 minutes to get to Piata Victoriei. It was the best surprise ever! I spent the week out and about, immersed in cultural life and parks. The... Read Full Entry

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Strada Lipscani

Strada Lipscani...shaky walkway still up, little progress in sight. I went in the middle of the day on a workday. Number of workers working? 0. Number of workers in sight? 0. Not good numbers.

Palatul de Justitie

The "Justice Palace", where renovation finished in 2006. It was, like it looks, a turn of the century piece of architecture. It is located on the edge of the Dimbovita River, which runs through the city.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 1

Some pictures of Herastrau Park, which is the biggest park in all of Bucuresti. It was built in the 1930's and was full of people strolling and taking advantage of the warm weather.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 2

There were things blossoming all over the place.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 3

The skate park, at the beginning of Herastrau, was full of people showing off and watching the tricks.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 4

The forsythia bushes were blooming bright yellow.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 5

Lacul Herastrau (The Herastrau Lake) was very low because of the season. Usually it is full of boats and the water covers the sandbank in the background.

Parcul Herastrau, Pt. 6

Casa Presei Libere (the Free Press House) seen from the banks of the Herastrau Lake. I promise to go investigate closer next time because it is a pretty interesting building.

Sfantu Gheorghe

The Saint George church found in the Piata of the same name, near Blvd.. C. Bratianu.

Tramway

A couple of trams were in the Piata Sf. Gheorghe. They look more exciting to ride than they are, alas.

Sala Mica

The "Small Room" downstairs in the Ateneul Roman. Watched a concert there that was nice, but its a BYOTP kinda place. Which is fine, but come prepared.

Sala Mica, detail

A detail of the wall, which was covered in a lovely and tasteful mint green.

Piata Romana Metro

The Piata Romana Metro is less dangerous than it looks...well, once the actual train comes in. As it is, there are only like two tiles of actual standing space on the edge. Its okay, usually, but watch out for rush hour.

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