Flight RO729 OTP-SBZ
ATR42-500
ETD 9:50pm
ETA: 10:45pm

OTP (Otopeni, or Henri Coada airport) is nothing to write home about, despite the fact that this is clearly what I'm doing. Domestic check-in in front of international security checkpoint, and international security check-in in front of domestic security checkpoint because why not. I asked the TA if there was a lounge airside, which he replied no, only in the international area. No luck here. Smooth and easy security, and on to the domestic area of the airport.


IMG_2553 by mooshoo10011, on Flickr

A duty free (which is puzzling, since this is a domestic departure area), and an overpriced coffee shop. Free wifi. More puzzling was the fact that there was a room called "VIP Lounge", but no one inside, so I dismissed as not in use. Later in the night I saw some people there, but when I stood in front of the automatic doors, nothing happened (except for the dirty looks I got from the people in the lounge). No door bell, no nothing. Oh well, I guess I'm not VIP enough.

A short bus ride, and the 15 pax (including me) are all set to go. Tonight, on a skyteam livery bird.


IMG_2554 by mooshoo10011, on Flickr

IMG_2555 by mooshoo10011, on Flickr

A short while later, in Sibiu I was.

I had not expected Bucharest to be such a green and beautiful city. Everywhere I went people were always smiling and friendly, which is a departure from what I was used to in other areas of the country. English was widely spoken in the hotel and restaurants/bars. Nightlife was quite lively and fun. The city is very, very safe, and walking around with my camera, I never once felt insecure. Cuisine is great, and you can't beat the prices in other European capitals!

I hope you enjoyed this short TR! A couple years ago, I never thought I'd ever visit Romania, but I'm glad I did!!

Happy travels everyone.