Hey!
I am back from Tartu (a town in South-Estonia) where I had very long and intensive week and finally I got some time to continue with Romania adventures. At this time I am talking about towns called Galatsi and Iasi, in both of them lives my Erasmus fiends. In Galatsi, actually in Tecuci which is an hour away from Galatsi, I had an incident where I left my laptop with my passport to our local accommodation place, ofc I discovered my lost around two hours later while I was already on the half way to Iasi. So I decided to send it to Iasi with a new bus. You can imagine how I prayed to get my laptop back while it was alone in the bus with a bunch of strangers, but after a few hours my precious was again with me! A big hugs to all who helped me!
But now let's check out Galatsi and Iasi!
Have fun!
But now let's check out Galatsi and Iasi!
Have fun!
Location:Galatsi and Iasi, Romania
Duration of trip:
Duration of trip:
Galatsi: one and a half day
Iasi: one day
Iasi: one day
Travelling to destination:
Galatsi: With a bus from Constanta (ticket around 85 leus/ 18 euros)
*Plus: Buses are making breaks, while people can go to toilet and buy some things from gas station. Usually the air conditioner is working.
*Plus: Buses are making breaks, while people can go to toilet and buy some things from gas station. Usually the air conditioner is working.
*Minus: Almost all the buses were small ones, for me they were much more uncomfortable then big busses. Also it is quite complicate to find the bus schedules. They are available in big bus stations or it is possible to call to specific numbers, which is not so easy to find. In countryside there's also a system "waiting-as-long-as-the-bus-will-come", so in some places the buses schedule is pretty tight.
Iasi: By bus from Tecuci (ticket around 35 leus/ 8 euros)
*Plus: We didn't go to big bus station, we just stand next of the right road and stopped the right bus. I guess this place where we were standing was some kind of unofficial place where to wait buses, because there were some other peoples, too.
*Minus: It was again a small bus, which was extra uncomfortable because of the road (there were a lot of holes). That company had only one bus in a day which went to Iasi and it was at 7 in the morning. As it came out there were also others bus companies, but that information is only available in bus stations.
About local life:
Galatsi:
*The buses of the town rides until 10.30 pm.
*It is a middle size town, thanks to the big soviet apartments it reminded me some places of Tallinn.
*The buses of the town rides until 10.30 pm.
*It is a middle size town, thanks to the big soviet apartments it reminded me some places of Tallinn.
*For me the keyword of this town was "everyday life".
*It is common to see a coffin shops on the streets, they even have coffins on the shop window. Mostly these shops are near of hospitals.
*It is common to see a coffin shops on the streets, they even have coffins on the shop window. Mostly these shops are near of hospitals.
Iasi:
*I guess, it is an university city, at least in my opinion there were a lot of students and a big campus.
*There is an airport.
*I guess, it is an university city, at least in my opinion there were a lot of students and a big campus.
*There is an airport.
*It is one of the most biggest cities in Romania.
Accommodation:
Galasti: I staied at my friend's place. In Tecuci we were at my friend's friend's place.
Iasi: We staied at my other friend's place. At this time I don't know nothing about the hostels or hotels but I am sure there's some good offers.
Sightseers:
Galatsi: The main and I guess the only sightseers, what I saw, were churches. As I mentioned then Romania is a very religious country, so there's also a lot of churches. In Galatsi I visited the nearest church of our accommodation place, but I also saw some bigger ones like St. Andrew Cathedral, which I heard is also very pretty from inside, but thanks to late hour we couldn't magae to see it. We also visited an very old church called Sfanta Precista, where I saw a small part of real wedding. It was different from our traditions, for example they sang a lot.
Iasi: In Iasi my main sightseers were also churches. In there we visited the main orthodox church called Metropolitan Cathedral, which were very powerful and we also visited the catholic church, which were next of the orthodox one and which were much more modern than the other ones. But my favourite sightseer were a Palace of Culture, it reminded me Sheffield and nowadays this palace is a big complex of museums. Isn't it beautiful building?
Place to eat:
Galatsi: Besides of fast food places and food stores we also went to a local TV tower, where was an restaurant. The prices were nice and every food what I saw just looked amazing! And ofc that amazing view to Danube with sunset was so pretty! In Galatsi we also made a light lunch on the boat reataurant called Malnas where I tried Romanian donats with curd and jam. It was good, but for a one it is enough to fill the sugar need for the day.
Iasi: In Iasi my friend took us to the place called Mamma Mia. The prices were good and the food was delicious! Beside that the atmosphere was very nice and in the toilets were real towels where to dry the hands, there was also a place to where put the used towels. I guess that little detail just made my day! As I understood in Iasi there's a 3 places like that restaurant! Also as an Estonian turist I visited the Starbucks (because we don't have it) and I also tried the local simit (bread with circle shape) with a lot of chocolate!
Iasi: In Iasi my friend took us to the place called Mamma Mia. The prices were good and the food was delicious! Beside that the atmosphere was very nice and in the toilets were real towels where to dry the hands, there was also a place to where put the used towels. I guess that little detail just made my day! As I understood in Iasi there's a 3 places like that restaurant! Also as an Estonian turist I visited the Starbucks (because we don't have it) and I also tried the local simit (bread with circle shape) with a lot of chocolate!
Free time:
Galatsi: For those who are a bit more interested of history and religion, it's a good idea to visit church in the Sunday morning and see the service. We did it in Galatsi, in the nearest church from accommodation. One man, who was somehow the important person in there was so kind and made us a small tour around the church. For women I recommend to wear something which covers the shoulders and legs and the scarf is also a good idea. As our visit were quit spontaneous then I felt quite bad walking around the church and wearing a top which didn't cover my shoulders and belly. We also visited the local botanical garden, where was a small nature museum with a big big park.
Iasi: Besides of sightseers and food places we also visited the two main shopping centers of Iasi. They were Palace and Iulius, where were the shops which Estonian people knows and also the shops which we usually don't know. In Iasi there's also a beautiful streets where to take some nice walks. As it is a city of students then I guess the night life is also pretty awesome. So for everybody there's something interesting!
So at this time I had these kind of adventures! I hope you liked this post and in the next time we are going to mountains!
Cheers!
Iasi: Besides of sightseers and food places we also visited the two main shopping centers of Iasi. They were Palace and Iulius, where were the shops which Estonian people knows and also the shops which we usually don't know. In Iasi there's also a beautiful streets where to take some nice walks. As it is a city of students then I guess the night life is also pretty awesome. So for everybody there's something interesting!
So at this time I had these kind of adventures! I hope you liked this post and in the next time we are going to mountains!
Cheers!
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Hei!
Asukoht: Galatsi ja Iasi, Rumeenia
Reisi kestvus:
Galatsi: poolteist päeva
Iasi: üks päev
Sihtkohta reisimine:
Galatsi: Bussiga Constansast (pilet u 85 leud e 18 eurot)
*Pluss: Bussid teevad vahepeal peatusi, et inimesed saaksid jalga sirutada. Konditsioneer bussis üldiselt töötab.
*Miinus: Rumeenias sõidavad pigem väikesed mikrobussid kui suured sõidukid, minu jaoks tõmbab see mugavust päris palju alla. Samuti on bussiaegade väljaselgitamine veidi keerulisem, kuna neid saab ainult kas bussijaamast või siis helistades teatud numbritele, mida turistidel polegi nii kerge saada. Maakohtades kehtib kohati ka süsteem "ootan-tee-ääres-nii-kaua-kuni-buss-tuleb" ehk bussid käivad kuni teatud kellaaegadeni küllatki tihti, oleneb muidugi ka kohast.
Iasi: Bussiga Tecucist (pilet u 35 leud e 8 eurot)
*Pluss: Meie suurde bussijaama ei läinud, piisas vaid õige tee ääres seismisest ja õige bussi kinni pidamisest. Siiski oli tegu vist vaikimisi lepitud peatuskohaga, sest samas kohas ootasid teised inimesed ka teisi busse.
*Miinus: Tegu oli jällegi väikese mikrobussiga, mis rapub sealsetel auklikel teedel ikka tunduvalt rohkem, kui seda teeks suur buss. Sellel firmal läks buss Iasi ainult 1 kord päevas, hommikul kell 7, kuid nagu selgus, leidus sellel päeval ka teisi bussifirmasid, sellisel juhul peab neid uurima kohalikust suurest bussijaamast.
Kohalik eripära:
Galatsi:
Galatsi:
*Linnaliini bussid käivad umbes kella poole 11-ni õhtul.
*Tegu on meie mõistes keskmise suuruse linnaga, mis mulle tuletas tänu paneelmajadele Lasnamäed meelde.
*Peamine märksõna selle linna kohta on "igapäevaelu"
*Tänavatel võib leida kirstupoode, kus eksponeeritakse kirste ka klaasakendel, eriti on sellised poed populaarsed haiglate lähedal.
Iasi:*Mulle tundus, et tegu on ülikooli linnaga, vähemalt on seal minu meelest palju tudengeid ja suur ülikooli kampus.
*Linnas on olemas lennujaam.
*Rumeenia mõistest on tegu suure linnaga.
Majutus:
Galasti: Ööbisin oma sõbranna juures, Tecucis oma sõbranna sõprade juures.
Iasi: Ööbisin teise sõbranna juures. Kahjuks ei oska ma seekord hostelite või hotellide kohta midagi asjalikku rääkida, kuid kindlasti leidub soodsaid ja asjalikke pakkumisi.
Galasti: Ööbisin oma sõbranna juures, Tecucis oma sõbranna sõprade juures.
Iasi: Ööbisin teise sõbranna juures. Kahjuks ei oska ma seekord hostelite või hotellide kohta midagi asjalikku rääkida, kuid kindlasti leidub soodsaid ja asjalikke pakkumisi.
Vaatamisväärtused:
Galatsi: Peamised ja vist ka ainukesed vaatamisväärsused, mida mina nägin, olid kirikud. Nagu ma mainisin, on Rumeenia väga religioosne maa ning kirikutest neil juba puudust ei tule. Peale lähima kiriku, mis meie ööbimiskoha lähedal asus, nägin ka linna suurimat kirikut nimega St.Andrew Cathedral, mis pidi olema ka seest väga ilus, kuid mida me tänu hilistele õhtutundidele kahjuks ei näinud. Samuti külastasin Galatsis ühte vana, kuid siiani töötavat kirikut nimega Sfanta Precista. Selles kirikus õnnestus mul lausa näha ühte lõiku laulatusest, mis on meie tradistsioonidest jällegi väga erinev, näiteks seal lauldi väga palju.
Galatsi: Peamised ja vist ka ainukesed vaatamisväärsused, mida mina nägin, olid kirikud. Nagu ma mainisin, on Rumeenia väga religioosne maa ning kirikutest neil juba puudust ei tule. Peale lähima kiriku, mis meie ööbimiskoha lähedal asus, nägin ka linna suurimat kirikut nimega St.Andrew Cathedral, mis pidi olema ka seest väga ilus, kuid mida me tänu hilistele õhtutundidele kahjuks ei näinud. Samuti külastasin Galatsis ühte vana, kuid siiani töötavat kirikut nimega Sfanta Precista. Selles kirikus õnnestus mul lausa näha ühte lõiku laulatusest, mis on meie tradistsioonidest jällegi väga erinev, näiteks seal lauldi väga palju.
Iasi: Ka Iasis oli minu peamisteks vaatamisväärtusteks kirikud. Külastasime õigeusu kirikut nimega Metropolitan Cathedral, mis oli väga võimas kirik ning selle kõrval olevat katoliku kirkut, mis oli väga ilus, kuid palju modernsem. Minu lemmikuks kujunes aga sealne Palace of Culture , mis tuletas mulle kohutavalt Sheffieldi meelde, tänapäeval tegutseb see suure muuseumi kompleksina. Tõeliselt kaunis ehitis!
Söögikohad:
Galatsi: Peale tavalise kiirsöögi kohtade ning toidupoodide külastasime Galatsis ka kohaliku teletorini restorani. Hinnad olid seal väga taskukohased ning iga söök mis meie laudu toodi nägi nii hea välja! Ja muidugi see kaunis vaane Doonaule koos päikeseloojanga oli lihtsalt parim! Galatsis tegime kerge lõuna ka paadi peale asuvas restoranis nimega Malnas. Seal proovisin Rumeenia moodi sõõrikuid, mida serveeriti koos kohupiima ja moosiga, mulle meeldis väga, kuid vaid ühest piisab, et päevane magusevajadus täita.
Iasi: Iasis viis meid sõbranna aga imelisse söögikohta nimega Mamma Mia. Jällegi olid hinnad taskukohased ning söök nii nii nii hea. Lisaks sellele oli neil ka väga ilus kujundus ning toaletis sai käsi kuivata päris käterätikutega, mis peale kasutamist pandi kohe kasutatud rätikute kotti! Ma arvan, et sellest olin ma vist kõige rohkem vaimustuses! Nagu ma aru sain, siis Iasis peaks neid kohti lausa kolm tükki olema! Samuti õnnestus mul turistile kohaselt Starbuckis üks joogike tellida ning kohalikku simitit (rõngassaia) rohke šokolaadiga proovida!
Galatsi: Peale tavalise kiirsöögi kohtade ning toidupoodide külastasime Galatsis ka kohaliku teletorini restorani. Hinnad olid seal väga taskukohased ning iga söök mis meie laudu toodi nägi nii hea välja! Ja muidugi see kaunis vaane Doonaule koos päikeseloojanga oli lihtsalt parim! Galatsis tegime kerge lõuna ka paadi peale asuvas restoranis nimega Malnas. Seal proovisin Rumeenia moodi sõõrikuid, mida serveeriti koos kohupiima ja moosiga, mulle meeldis väga, kuid vaid ühest piisab, et päevane magusevajadus täita.
Iasi: Iasis viis meid sõbranna aga imelisse söögikohta nimega Mamma Mia. Jällegi olid hinnad taskukohased ning söök nii nii nii hea. Lisaks sellele oli neil ka väga ilus kujundus ning toaletis sai käsi kuivata päris käterätikutega, mis peale kasutamist pandi kohe kasutatud rätikute kotti! Ma arvan, et sellest olin ma vist kõige rohkem vaimustuses! Nagu ma aru sain, siis Iasis peaks neid kohti lausa kolm tükki olema! Samuti õnnestus mul turistile kohaselt Starbuckis üks joogike tellida ning kohalikku simitit (rõngassaia) rohke šokolaadiga proovida!
Vaba aeg:
Galatsi: Kes on veidikene rohkem religioonist huvitatud, siis pühepäeva hommikuti on võimalus ka jumalateenistusi piiluda, mida meie tegime Galatsis, öömiskohale kõige lähemal asuvas kirikus. Sealne asjapulk oli lausa nii sõbralik, et meile räägiti veidi rohkem kiriku ehitusest ning tehti päris põhjalik ekskursioon. Kirikusse soovitan minna naistel kaetud õlgade ja jalgadega ning viisakas oleks ka sall kergelt pähe panna, kuna meil polnud see külastus nii täpselt planeeritud, siis jube piinlik oli seal oma õlepaeltega ja kõhtu paljastava topiga olla. Samuti külastasime ka kohalikku botaanikaaeda, kus on loodusmuuseum koos suure suure pargiga.
Iasi: Peale vaatamisväärsuste ja söögikohate külastasime Iasis ka kahte suurt kaubanduskeskust: Palace't ja Iuliust, kus leidub nii neid poode, mis meil on, kui ka meile täiesti tundmatuid. Samuti on väga palju ilusaid tänavaid, kus õhtuti saab mõnusaid jalutuskäike teha. Kuna Iasi on tudengite linn, siis on seal arvatvasti ka väga kirev ööelu. Kindasti leidub kõigile midagi huvitavat!
Galatsi: Kes on veidikene rohkem religioonist huvitatud, siis pühepäeva hommikuti on võimalus ka jumalateenistusi piiluda, mida meie tegime Galatsis, öömiskohale kõige lähemal asuvas kirikus. Sealne asjapulk oli lausa nii sõbralik, et meile räägiti veidi rohkem kiriku ehitusest ning tehti päris põhjalik ekskursioon. Kirikusse soovitan minna naistel kaetud õlgade ja jalgadega ning viisakas oleks ka sall kergelt pähe panna, kuna meil polnud see külastus nii täpselt planeeritud, siis jube piinlik oli seal oma õlepaeltega ja kõhtu paljastava topiga olla. Samuti külastasime ka kohalikku botaanikaaeda, kus on loodusmuuseum koos suure suure pargiga.
Iasi: Peale vaatamisväärsuste ja söögikohate külastasime Iasis ka kahte suurt kaubanduskeskust: Palace't ja Iuliust, kus leidub nii neid poode, mis meil on, kui ka meile täiesti tundmatuid. Samuti on väga palju ilusaid tänavaid, kus õhtuti saab mõnusaid jalutuskäike teha. Kuna Iasi on tudengite linn, siis on seal arvatvasti ka väga kirev ööelu. Kindasti leidub kõigile midagi huvitavat!
Seekord siis sellised seiklused! Loodan, et teile meeldis ning juba järgmine kord liigume mägedesse!
Cheers!
Galatsi:
Iasi:
Photos by me and Elena
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