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Cross the park to Oraselul Copiilor (or ok, take the subway) and look for Terasa La Spaniolu’. Eat – ask him what. Try “sorici” if he has it – one delicacy not found in US. Enjoy.
Bogdan – Somehow you caused me to envision a scene from Mad Max. There were some dogs running about, but most appeared to belong to owners. The only packs of strays I saw were the obnoxious teens who felt it necessary to yell every word they rushed out without thinking, probably feeling insecure and unaccepted by the endless armies of teens making out in the park like birds and bees.
Lola – Can do. I fully expect to be back to Tineretului many times over the next few months. It was the most gorgeous thing I’ve seen in all of Bucuresti. I can only hope it won’t be overrun with millions each day.
Jacob – That is precisely what I thought as I looked around. You can still see the eyesores of the capital city like a fence around this little garden of Eden. I’m glad I found the park and I’m glad that someone appears to be taking some care of it (better care than anything I’ve seen in Bucuresti, so far).
Denisa – Heh. I think you might be the first person to mention it. Heck, I’d forgotten about it! But tell me, where are the links you’re talking about it? If something’s broken, I’d like to fix it.
Gorgeoux – Uh oh, mounting evidence of my geekery.
Ladies and gentlemen (if any) , news are dramatic – Many Romanian workers have left to seek higher wages elsewhere in Europe, threatening an economic boom. One factory owner responded by hiring 800 Chinese workers.-
Romerican- I am pleased to inform you that, thanks to a democratic conspiracy managed by Sugar (ehr.. Her Majesty the Queen), my position improved from court jester to King, please bow when you mention my name from now on. Thanks.
Don’t forget to visit the many others like: Herastrau, Cismigiu, Mogosoaia, Carol, Drumul Taberei, IOR, Pantelimon, Libertatii, Tei, Gradina Botanica, Kiseleff, Parcul Circului, National (23 August), Titan etc.
Well, while the park is nice don’t expect much from Oraselul Copiilor – it’s a Luna Park more tired than you can immagine. However, Spaniolul it’s worth the trek, and this is the best I can do as far as directions: entering from the Brancoveanu subway stop, pass the mini-train station and walk straight pass the terrace on the right, at the mini-carts on the left keep left and in 10-15 yards you’ll hit the terrace. Walking from the park it’s a bit more difficult to explain, probably the easiest way would be to walk the main alley to the train station and then follow previous directions.
Sorry to be a bore, but it took me a couple of visits to find him and I know that park like the back of my hand. (God I hope he’s still there and still good or you’ll be one pissed Romerican! :) )
Tineretului is a fairly young park, I lived in the ‘hood and I remember when it was built. And it’s nice, but doesn’t hold a candle to Cismigiu and Herastrau and Carol.
And although this might cause a wrath (sorry, it’s just my opinion) I would skip the IOR, Drumul Taberei, Pantelimon, Titan. They’re nice because they’re parks in a forest of ugly old apartment buildings, but there’s absolutely nothing special about them.
Denisa – Thanks. I must have overlooked that when doing an upgrade the other month. They’re back in place now and should be hunky-dorey.
Lola – Well, you can rest assured that if Spaniolul turns out to be a bad experience, I will spare no effort to rake you over the coals endlessly. :] Let’s hope he lives up to your recommendations. I think I might hit Cismigiu tomorrow.
What the heck? I used to live next to Tineretului for a year…and I have no recollection of substantial water or boats. *headscratch*
You sure you weren’t on Herastrau somewhere? :D
Do not get old. This is what happens when you get old…
Actually, I just dropped by Tineretului and the old neighborhood this past Easter. The park has never looked better. I remember the ill-kept thing that was still one of the better parks 12 years ago. But the Monday after this past Easter, it was full of families in early April, everything a-flower. Absolutely gorgeous.
However, I can’t choose favorites between it and Cismigiu this time of year. :-)
In other news, you’re all welcome to drop by the (resurrected) blog to kick off a caption contest! :-)
April 9th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
For additional shots, check out Alina’s photos of Tineretului.
April 9th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Last time I was in this park to take photos (a rather long time ago), a pack of stray dogs started barking at me quite furiously…
April 9th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Cross the park to Oraselul Copiilor (or ok, take the subway) and look for Terasa La Spaniolu’. Eat – ask him what. Try “sorici” if he has it – one delicacy not found in US. Enjoy.
April 10th, 2007 at 1:33 am
I love the contrast between the nature and the cityscape
April 10th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Offtopic: the [above] links to img.romerican.com aren’t working.
“Obiche stramosesc” is a killer, I’m rolling on the floor lauging!!!
April 10th, 2007 at 11:58 am
You’ve been tagged computer games.
April 10th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Bogdan – Somehow you caused me to envision a scene from Mad Max. There were some dogs running about, but most appeared to belong to owners. The only packs of strays I saw were the obnoxious teens who felt it necessary to yell every word they rushed out without thinking, probably feeling insecure and unaccepted by the endless armies of teens making out in the park like birds and bees.
Lola – Can do. I fully expect to be back to Tineretului many times over the next few months. It was the most gorgeous thing I’ve seen in all of Bucuresti. I can only hope it won’t be overrun with millions each day.
Jacob – That is precisely what I thought as I looked around. You can still see the eyesores of the capital city like a fence around this little garden of Eden. I’m glad I found the park and I’m glad that someone appears to be taking some care of it (better care than anything I’ve seen in Bucuresti, so far).
Denisa – Heh. I think you might be the first person to mention it. Heck, I’d forgotten about it! But tell me, where are the links you’re talking about it? If something’s broken, I’d like to fix it.
Gorgeoux – Uh oh, mounting evidence of my geekery.
April 10th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Hello,
My name is Oana Botezatu and I’m working for Evenimentul Zilei newspaper. Do you think we can meet for telling me “the story about Romamerican” ?
I’ll wait your reply at xxxxxxxxx@xxx.ro
Multumesc!
[Sanitized. -R!]
April 10th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Oana, thanks for stopping by. I’ll drop you an email later today to find out more about what you have in mind and see how I can help.
April 11th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Ladies and gentlemen (if any) , news are dramatic – Many Romanian workers have left to seek higher wages elsewhere in Europe, threatening an economic boom. One factory owner responded by hiring 800 Chinese workers.-
Romerican- I am pleased to inform you that, thanks to a democratic conspiracy managed by Sugar (ehr.. Her Majesty the Queen), my position improved from court jester to King, please bow when you mention my name from now on. Thanks.
April 11th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
So, you enjoyed it. Glad to see that! Great photos, as always :)
April 11th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
I used to live around Tineretului. I recommend the pizza in the Actorilor Cafe, which I think is the wooden terrace by the lake in your photos.
April 11th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Don’t forget to visit the many others like: Herastrau, Cismigiu, Mogosoaia, Carol, Drumul Taberei, IOR, Pantelimon, Libertatii, Tei, Gradina Botanica, Kiseleff, Parcul Circului, National (23 August), Titan etc.
The map here may help: http://www.bucuresti.com.ro/
April 11th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
It looks like spring has sprung in Bucharesti….thanks for the wonderful sights!
April 11th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Stingo – Thanks for the tip. I did notice the place seemed to be quite busy, but didn’t catch sight of any food. I’ll add lakeside pizza to the list.
Andrei – Duly noted. Probably hit Drumul Taberei, Carol, and Cismigiu next (based on my rough plan). Thanks for the map link!
April 12th, 2007 at 12:52 am
Well, here are the links I was talking about. They are in your homepage ;)
http://img.romerican.com/selected_photos.html
http://img.romerican.com/where_am_i_exactly.html
April 12th, 2007 at 1:03 am
Well, while the park is nice don’t expect much from Oraselul Copiilor – it’s a Luna Park more tired than you can immagine. However, Spaniolul it’s worth the trek, and this is the best I can do as far as directions: entering from the Brancoveanu subway stop, pass the mini-train station and walk straight pass the terrace on the right, at the mini-carts on the left keep left and in 10-15 yards you’ll hit the terrace. Walking from the park it’s a bit more difficult to explain, probably the easiest way would be to walk the main alley to the train station and then follow previous directions.
Sorry to be a bore, but it took me a couple of visits to find him and I know that park like the back of my hand. (God I hope he’s still there and still good or you’ll be one pissed Romerican! :) )
Tineretului is a fairly young park, I lived in the ‘hood and I remember when it was built. And it’s nice, but doesn’t hold a candle to Cismigiu and Herastrau and Carol.
And although this might cause a wrath (sorry, it’s just my opinion) I would skip the IOR, Drumul Taberei, Pantelimon, Titan. They’re nice because they’re parks in a forest of ugly old apartment buildings, but there’s absolutely nothing special about them.
April 12th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Denisa – Thanks. I must have overlooked that when doing an upgrade the other month. They’re back in place now and should be hunky-dorey.
Lola – Well, you can rest assured that if Spaniolul turns out to be a bad experience, I will spare no effort to rake you over the coals endlessly. :] Let’s hope he lives up to your recommendations. I think I might hit Cismigiu tomorrow.
April 18th, 2007 at 6:20 am
beautiful photographs….must see in person!
April 19th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
What the heck? I used to live next to Tineretului for a year…and I have no recollection of substantial water or boats. *headscratch*
You sure you weren’t on Herastrau somewhere? :D
Do not get old. This is what happens when you get old…
Actually, I just dropped by Tineretului and the old neighborhood this past Easter. The park has never looked better. I remember the ill-kept thing that was still one of the better parks 12 years ago. But the Monday after this past Easter, it was full of families in early April, everything a-flower. Absolutely gorgeous.
However, I can’t choose favorites between it and Cismigiu this time of year. :-)
In other news, you’re all welcome to drop by the (resurrected) blog to kick off a caption contest! :-)