Bucharest, Romania ~ 2015 ~ Olesea

       On this version of my homeless man's world tour I was fortunate enough to meet an old friend, Olesea in Bucharest. An "Old Friend" with whom marriage was discussed 8 years ago. We talked and agreed that if neither of us found a suitable spouse in 5 years, we would marry based upon our feelings for each other. She actually became quite upset with me when I didn't show up in Bucharest on the date and we stopped talking for a long while. Turns out that now, neither of us wants a spouse!      It was wonderful to see her again and to learn how her life has blossomed.  With 2 children she absolutely adores and a upcoming singing career, she still amazes me!  Originally from Moldivia, educated in Yaroslav, Russia (MBA in Marketing) and now living in Bucharest. Her visits to Monaco were all to brief all those years ago.   We have remained in contact for over 15 years now... I am thankful for that.  It's wonderful to see those you care for find happiness and success in their lives.

 

     MY first visit to Bucharest was very interesting!   Bucharest was first mentioned in documents in 1459. It became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the center of Romanian media, culture and art. Its architecture is a mix of Historical, Art Deco, communist-era and modern. . In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of "Little Paris." Although buildings and districts in the historic city center were heavily damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes,many are still here. Some you will see below from my brief 3 days there.....