Day 03 Exploring Bucharest

Today was our first full day to really explore Bucharest. We took a guided bus tour through Romania’s capital — a city of contrasts and surprises. The architecture is amazing — a fascinating blend of Old World European elegance, stark Soviet-era blocks, and bold modern design. Bucharest is often called “Little Paris” for its grand boulevards and ornate facades, and you can still see traces of that charm everywhere.

After the tour, we wandered through the historic center, following narrow cobblestone streets lined with cafés, music, and the hum of local life. We passed under the golden glass roof of the Macca-Vilacrosse Passage — a hidden gem glowing softly in the afternoon light — and ducked into a small souvenir shop. I picked up a new sticker for my suitcase, and Donna found another ornament for our Christmas collection.

The funny part is, we always seem to travel in the winter… yet we still haven’t set up our first “travel tree” to hang them on. Maybe this year will be the one.

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