FAQs
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What Airport do we fly into?
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You want to fly into Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). This is 15 Minutes from Holly and Jesus's homes and 30 minutes from downtown.
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Is it hard to get to Bucharest?
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No, from the East Coast of the U.S. you can do it in 2 flights from most major Airports (DC, NYC, MIA, ATL). For those near Miami, Turkish Airlines has the most direct route (Star Alliance) MIA to IST (Istanbul) and then IST to OTP (Bucharest). From within Europe its even easier - almost all major carriers fly here, and regional carriers such as Wizz Air and Ryan Air have multiple flights a day.
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How do we find the venue?
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The venue is at the address Strada Fermei 21, Ciolpani 077050. The turn is next to a Mega-Image supermarket. Turn right into the small street directly after the supermarket car park and follow the road along to the left to our barn.
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What food will be available?
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During cocktail hour, there will be pass around canapes available including: crunchy french toast with caviar and chives, olive scones with goat's cheese and pear chutney, in house blinis with prosciutto and cream and red blinis with blue cheese and balsamic figs. On the tables there are snacks of homemade bread and marinated mixed nuts available. The meal is 3 courses with both a meat and vegetarian option. These are traditionally Romanian (with a twist) to show the place where our love began to grow and our home now. Starter: Pork terrine with apricot chutney; chicken liver parfait on toast with honey; carp roe salad with chives on crispy bread; crostini with eggplant and pine nuts; filo cup with creamy cheese and dill; tomatoes and olive salsa. or vegetarian: Aubergine salad; roasted bell pepper salad; zucchini fries with garlic mayo; borek tiger with goat cheese and salsa verde; buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomato confit; green leaf salad with lime and parmesan. First course: Over-baked pike perch fillet with green beans puree, mint and fennel. or vegetarian: Mushroom stroganoff with truffled risotto balls. Second Course: Pork loin with dauphinoise potatoes and smoked demiglace sauce, served with mashed potatoes. or vegetarian: on grill halloumi served with avocado salsa and fresh salad. Children's menu: Mixed starter of skewered mozzarella with tomatoes, cheese skewers, beef pastrami, turkey ham, chicken meatballs, creamy cheese balls with chives, fresh vegetables. Main course: Turkey grits or mini burgers served with wedges and coleslaw.
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What's the best way to get around Bucharest?
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Driving can be a bit of a pain here. For those keen on having ultimate mobility - rental vehicles are available at the airport. For those more accustomed to the European style of travel, there is a rail terminal in the Airport that departs about every 20 minutes to the Gara De Nord (North Train Station) in the center of town. Uber and Bolt are great ride-share options (you can download the app from the app store) and are very inexpensive. We definitely recommend Uber or Bolt to get to and from the reception, which is about 30 minutes from our homes and 45 mins from downtown (only about 20 miles).
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What's the weather like in Bucharest in August?
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Summers in Romania can get hot! Average temps this time of year range between a low of 64 degrees Fahrenheit to a high of 94 degrees Fahrenheit (18 C - 34 C). Occasionally it can get humid as well, but it is a very beautiful and temperate city with plenty to do outdoors.
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What's the dress code?
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We kindly request that serving military wear their uniforms if possible. There is a changing space if you wish to change into something more casual later in the evening. We don't believe in strict dress codes. Please wear what makes you feel comfortable so you can celebrate with us. The venue does have gravel and grassed areas outside to enjoy, guest may want to use sun protection if the sun decides to shine.
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Can I get by speaking English in Romania?
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Yes, most Romanians have been educated in English as a second language during secondary school and it is widely spoken. However, taking the time to learn a few basic phrases can go a long way to help you receive a warm welcome from the locals. German is also widely spoken as a second language here, especially in Transylvania. Spanish speakers may find Romanian fairly easy to pick up as it is also a latin based language.
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How expensive is Romania?
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Honestly, prices in Romania are very reasonable, and the exchange rate here for both the Dollar and Euro is roughly 5 to 1. Meaning 5 Lei to a Dollar / Euro. Most Uber rides around town will run no more than 5-20 Euros / Dollars (25 - 100 Lei). Rental Scooters are all over downtown and are even cheaper, and Bucharest (Bucuresti) is also a very walkable city. For those staying downtown, the Metro is also a very convenient way to sightsee and you can get a 10 trip card for relatively cheap (50 Lei / 10 Bucks) at the automated machines at each station.