5 Jun
Crazy start.. supposed to fly out on 11pm but flight was cancelled.. got rebook at 3pm to sin-nrt-fra-otp tomorrow night.. went dinner and flight changed again at 7pm.. sin-lhr-otp at 1am.. rushed home to pack.. undo hotel and taxi arrangements.. finally on my way to airport.. managed to secure business class from sin-lhr.. nice!
6 Jun
Hotel and the views
7 Jun
14hrs day trip using public transport.. started early to Peles Castle at Sinaia.. 1hr 35mins train ride.. 30mins walk from train station.. lost initially but managed to find the shortcut.. visited ground floor (general exhibit) with free guide.. did not pay photography fee so snapped some fotos secretly.. missed the best part of a mirror reflection on the ceiling painting..
Bran castle.. packed lunch and took 1hr 8mins train from Sinaia to Brasov.. walked 30 mins to bus terminal 2.. took 50 mins bus to Bran.. spent 1.5hrs in the castle and nearby market.. on way back.. took bus 23 instead of walking.. met friendly lady who told us where to take the bus and alight.. so managed to catch the 654pm train back to Bucharest and caught the sunset at 9pm..
Views from Bran castle
Well it was tiring to walk and travel by train, intercity bus and local bus.. but i felt accomplished and also saved quite a bit comparing to join a tour.. my colleague (based locally) was worried about me.. luckily i have 2 other colleagues from China and Malaysia to accompany and GPS app (without data) to guide me around..
These 2 castles are different.. Peles castle looks more grand, interior is pretty and easy to find it.. Bran castle has very nice views, i like the staircase but the journey is long and troublesome.. so my recommendation is this:
At work doing testing.. flew out 12 Jun evening flight so that i can come home on time for family day at USS 7pm.. it's the last family day as 1 company..
Will wrap this up with my favorite food pics
Crazy start.. supposed to fly out on 11pm but flight was cancelled.. got rebook at 3pm to sin-nrt-fra-otp tomorrow night.. went dinner and flight changed again at 7pm.. sin-lhr-otp at 1am.. rushed home to pack.. undo hotel and taxi arrangements.. finally on my way to airport.. managed to secure business class from sin-lhr.. nice!
6 Jun
Hotel and the views
7 Jun
14hrs day trip using public transport.. started early to Peles Castle at Sinaia.. 1hr 35mins train ride.. 30mins walk from train station.. lost initially but managed to find the shortcut.. visited ground floor (general exhibit) with free guide.. did not pay photography fee so snapped some fotos secretly.. missed the best part of a mirror reflection on the ceiling painting..
Bran castle.. packed lunch and took 1hr 8mins train from Sinaia to Brasov.. walked 30 mins to bus terminal 2.. took 50 mins bus to Bran.. spent 1.5hrs in the castle and nearby market.. on way back.. took bus 23 instead of walking.. met friendly lady who told us where to take the bus and alight.. so managed to catch the 654pm train back to Bucharest and caught the sunset at 9pm..
Well it was tiring to walk and travel by train, intercity bus and local bus.. but i felt accomplished and also saved quite a bit comparing to join a tour.. my colleague (based locally) was worried about me.. luckily i have 2 other colleagues from China and Malaysia to accompany and GPS app (without data) to guide me around..
These 2 castles are different.. Peles castle looks more grand, interior is pretty and easy to find it.. Bran castle has very nice views, i like the staircase but the journey is long and troublesome.. so my recommendation is this:
- if you have the time, visit both via public transport
- if you do not have time, join tour to visit both
- else pick 1 based on your preference
At work doing testing.. flew out 12 Jun evening flight so that i can come home on time for family day at USS 7pm.. it's the last family day as 1 company..
Will wrap this up with my favorite food pics
