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    • Day 41

      Peleș Castle Entry and First Floor

      June 5, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      We stopped by Sinaia on our way to Brasov. The little hunting lodge of King Carol I. Pronounced "pelesh".

      Our taxi ride up here was crrrraaazy.

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      Peles Castle, nestled in the scenic Carpathian Mountains of Romania, is a fairytale gem that exudes architectural marvel and romantic charm. This opulent palace captures the imagination with its intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship. Inside, visitors are greeted with luxurious interiors adorned with stunning woodwork, elaborate frescoes, and lavish furnishings. The castle is surrounded by serene gardens, offering a tranquil oasis amidst nature's beauty. As you explore Peles Castle, you'll also uncover a rich heritage that reflects Romania's royal history and artistic legacy. From its enchanting façade to its regal interiors, Peles Castle is a captivating destination that transports visitors to a world of beauty and grandeur.Read more

    • Day 41

      Peleș Castle First Floor and Gardens

      June 5, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

      We had a local tell us to skip the castle, it wasn't worth it. Boy, are we glad we ignored that advice!

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      King Carol I, the first monarch of modern Romania, played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history and identity. Born Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, he arrived in Romania in 1866 to become the country's ruler. With a vision for progress and nation-building, King Carol I embarked on an ambitious journey of modernization and development. Under his reign, Romania witnessed significant advancements in infrastructure, education, and cultural institutions. He oversaw the construction of remarkable landmarks, such as Peles Castle, an architectural masterpiece nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. King Carol I's leadership and dedication to his adopted country left a lasting legacy that is still evident today.Read more

    • Day 17

      Peles Castle, papanasi and Sinaia

      June 2, 2019 in Romania ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

      We left Bucharest this morning to start our 9 day tour of Romania. Our guide Gabriel picked us up at 9am and we headed north, first stop, the town of Snagov.

      Snagov Monastery is built on an island in Snagov Lake and is the alleged final resting place of Vlad Tepes (aka Vlad the Impaler, aka Vlad Dracul) - his head was sent to Constantinople to prove his death to the Ottoman Rulers, but the destination of his body is in dispute... but more about him in a couple of days...

      We continued north via Ploiesti, site of the world's first large oil refinery (1856), to Sinaia, visiting the monastery, notable for the interior painting style, including one of the first king of Romania, Carol I shown dressed as an officer, with his right hand upon a rock pillar with a missing piece symbolising the missing Romanian territories at that time.

      We had lunch at a local eatery, with soup and bread for main, then for dessert a Romanian specialty, papanași (pronounced papanash), a donut made with soft cheese and egg, topped with blueberry jam and sour cream.

      After lunch we walked to Peles Castle, the former summer palace of Carol I. It was built between 1883 and 1914 and has 170 rooms decorated in many different styles, elaborate wood carvings throughout, 2000 artworks, a collection of 4000 pieces of arms and armor, and an electric powered retractable stained glass roof in the entrance hall. It was impossible to take in the detail in each room in the time we had.

      We drove to our accommodation in the upper reaches of Sinaia (it's a ski resort town in winter), then walked 1.5km down to town to grab a few caches and have some tea. We caught a taxi back up to the hotel - best A$2.60 spent!
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    • Day 49

      Dinner and tv

      August 14, 2018 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

      I had to fight my way thru the gypsies to get some KFC but it was worth it “finger lickin good as colonel sanders says” I got bucket of chicken and two fanta. the drinks here taste so good must b real sugar. There is also pic of tv, all I can get is fuzz, may hAve to send up a flare, I can hear english but no picture. Tomorrow is 2 more practice flights and opening ceremonies, boys are flying well,Read more

    • Day 49

      Russians

      August 14, 2018 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

      Came in this morning and found Russian extra listing to one side, apparently broke gear on flight last night. They are hoping to get new gear from Russia extra factory is closed for holiday, this is third one they have torn up , they have surpassed the USA on tearing things up to this point in the show.Read more

    • Day 99

      Résidences d'été des Rois Roumains

      September 23, 2020 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Aujourd'hui nous avons visité les châteaux de Peles et Pelisor : résidences d'été des rois de Roumanie, construites à la fin du 19eme siècle...elles n'ont que 100 ans!

      Du coup, ces châteaux sont parmi les plus modernes des résidences royales européennes : chauffage central, ascenseurs...et même aspirateur central !

      Ça nous donne quelques idées de déco pour la maison, on espère que vous y trouverez aussi votre bonheur 😁.

      C'est le roi Carol I (règne: 1881-1914) originaire du sud de l'Allemagne, qui a fait construire le grand château de Peles pour la reine Elizabeth et lui. Puis il fît construire le château de Pelisor (bien plus modeste : seulement 70 pièces) en cadeau de mariage pour son héritier et neveu : Ferdinand Ier et sa femme, la reine Marie qui régnèrent sur la Roumanie de 1914 à 1927.

      Il y a une tradition roumaine étonnante : lorsqu'un seigneur ou un roi commence à bâtir un château, il doit continuer à l'agrandir et à l'embellir tout au long de sa vie (sous-entendu que s'il arrête en route, il peut mourir prématurément)...du coup, la construction du château de Peles a duré 41 ans et s'est arrêtée à la mort du roi Carol Ier.

      Les architectes et artistes qui ont travaillé à ces 2 châteaux sont principalement autrichiens et allemands, le but était de rivaliser avec les châteaux de Bavière.

      Franchement, après 2-3 heures, on en a plein les yeux, on rêve d'un mur blanc ou d'une déco à la Starck.... vous vous ferez une idée avec les photos: je commence par le plus léger : Pelisor.

      Pour ceux qui se demandent ce que sont devenus les rois de Roumanie : les communistes les ont "détrônés" en 1947 (Michel 1er est exilé et il meurt en 2017) et ils ne sont jamais vraiment revenus au pouvoir. Sa fille Margareta est la prétendante au trône.
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    • Day 59

      The end

      August 24, 2018 in Romania ⋅ 🌙 70 °F

      Four flights done, a few medals and an adventure complete here, now me and Richard drive 1500 kilometers to Czech Republic to disassemble and crate the planes, what a well run contest, the judging was fair always seemed to come out as expected or little better, Aaron had questionable point today that two judges hard zeroed, that video review is tough, it was hard call , looked like a real big roll rate change but they called it a point, we protested as team to keep it honest but jury upheld hard zero. They are always looking for a way to sink the battleship if given opportunity . Gold medal for Aaron , two bronze medal for Matt and team got silver overall. I would have loved to be at banquet when played national anthem for that gold medal.Read more

    • Day 5

      Schlafplatz Nr. 3

      July 14, 2021 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Unserer dritter Schlafplatz befindet sich im Nationalpark Bucegi. Hier haben wir einen kleinen Parkplatz mit schönem Panorama gefunden. Allerdings haben wir uns mit unserem Essen diesmal in den Camper verkrochen, da uns ein netter Rumäne, mit dem wir uns noch eine Weile unterhalten haben, erzählte, dass 500 m die Straße hinunter eine Bärenmama mit ihren Kindern wäre. Da war es uns draußen doch etwas zu unheimlich 😬Read more

    • Day 4

      Pele Castle

      July 29, 2016 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

      Ah Pele Castle in Sinaia <3 surely the place fairy tales are set. To get to Sinaia it's a two or three hour train ride from Bucharest, I can't remember which. But it's a train ride worth taking.

      You arrive at a small train station in Sinaia on the side of a road. There's nothing else around except trees and a stone staircase. Once up the steps you are greeted with a magical view of the castle resting on the side of the green slopes. As you ascend the slopes you walk through a quaint little park on the banks of a river, the path is laden with market stalls of locals selling handmade crafts; bags, sweets, art etc. and you can hear the sound of an accordionist playing.Read more

    • Day 11

      Schloss Peles

      September 21, 2021 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      Unseren Strandtag mussten wir dann doch am frühen Nachmittag beenden, um uns wieder gen Westen zu wenden. Die Fahrt war so dermaßen unspektakulär durch eine so eintönige Landschaft, dass wir keine Bilder gemacht haben. Unsere Übernachtung war dann auch irgendwo in einem Ort auf der Strecke, der wie es bei Wikipedia so schön heißt „keine touristischen Sehenswürdigkeiten“ aufweist.
      Nächstes Ziel war dann Schloss Peles. Leider sind wir ja wie bereits vorher festgestellt in der Nebensaison unterwegs, so dass es montags und dienstags keine Führungen gibt - Schade ☹️, wäre mit Sicherheit spannend gewesen.
      Von außen ist das Schloss schon sehr beeindruckend….
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Prahova, Kreis Prahova, Propinsi Prahova, Provincia de Prahova, Прахова, Província de Prahova, Πράχοβα, Distrikto Prahova, Distrito de Prahova, Prahova maakond, شهرستان پراهووا, Județ de Prahova, Condado de Prahova, Prahova megye, Provinsi Prahova, Distretto di Prahova, プラホヴァ県, პრაჰოვის ჟუდეცი, 프라호바 주, Prahovos apskritis, Прахова аймаг, Wilayah Prahova, District Prahova, Prahova fylke, Okręg Prahova, پراہووا کاؤنٹی, Județul Prahova, Prahova guovlu, Вилояти Праҳова, Prahova ili, پراہوا کاؤنٹی, Kondado han Prahova, 普拉霍瓦縣

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