miercuri, 19 octombrie 2016

My London Adventure: Part One


RO:
Saptamana trecuta am vizitat Londra pentru a doua oara in viata mea. Vom rataci impreuna, virtual, de-a lungul a trei postari, pe strazile si la principalele obiective turistice din acest oras cosmopolit. Amestecul de culturi, rase, traditie si lux, infrastructura moderna si case vechi, din caramida, bine conservate, nu are cum sa nu te impresioneze. Va recomand sa achizitionati un London Pass, pentru 2 sau 3 zile, in functie de perioada pe care o aveti la dispozitie, varianta la pachet cu Oyster Card, incarcat cu o suma minima (cu 7,60 lire pe zi puteti calatori nelimitat in zonele 1-3 cu metroul, de exemplu). Eu le-am cumparat pe ambele de la statia de metrou Victoria si tot acolo am predat Oyster Card-ul in ultima zi, primind inapoi 5 lire (un fel de garantie pentru card), plus suma ramasa neutilizata.
In prima jumatate de zi, dupa sosire si cazare, am avut timp doar de Natural History Museum, care se viziteaza gratuit si pe care vi-l recomand calduros, Royal Albert Hall si Stamford Bridge, stadionul echipei Chelsea. Un lucru care m-a impresionat in mod deosebit in Londra sunt muzicantii si performerii pe care ii vezi peste tot la metrou sau pe strazi, animand atmosfera si colorand orasul cu acel aer aparte. Intotdeauna am fost de parere ca britanicii sunt una dintre cele mai talentate natii si ca emisiunile noastre de profil (sau ale oricarei alte tari) nu le vor egala niciodata pe ale lor. Sunt deosebiti, chiar am vazut doi street performeri care m-au impresionat mult, pe care regret ca nu i-am filmat, fiind grabita: un saxofonist ce reinterpreta diverse hit-uri internationale in stil modern si un barbat care interpreta sublim la harpa melodia “My heart will go on”, din Titanic.
Temperaturile se simt mai ridicate decat la noi, deoarece vantul lipseste sau este mult mai slab, insa vremea este teribil de schimbatoare: acum e soare, peste jumatate de ora ploua. Daca v-a placut postarea aceasta, stati pe aproape, pentru ca urmeaza inca doua, cu principalele atractii turistice.
EN:
            Last week I went on a trip to London for the second time in my life. We will wander together in three separate posts, on the streets and inside the main attractions of this cosmopolitan city. The mixture of cultures, races, tradition and luxury, modern infrastructure and well - preserved old, brick houses is overwhelming. I strongly recommend purchasing a London Pass for two or three days, depending on how much time you have, together with an Oyster Card, which you can charge with the amount needed (for instance, 7,60 pounds will take you anywhere within areas 1 to 3 by tube during a day) I bought both from Victoria station and got refunded for my Oyster Card in the same place (5 pounds guarantee paid back, plus the remaining sum on the card).
            On the first day, upon arriving and checking in, there was little time left so I only got to see the Natural History Museum, free of charge and lovely, the Royal Albert Hall and Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea stadium. I was really impressed by the musicians and performers seen everywhere from the metro stations to the streets, who really added colour to the city. I saw two really talented ones (I’ve always thoughts the Brits are the most talented people on Earth), one playing international hits on the saxophone and the other, “My heart will go on” from Titanic, of his harf.
            The temperatures are not that bad, since it isn’t very windy compared to my country, but the weather is constantly changing: now sunny, then, in half an hour, rainy. If you liked this post, stay tunned, because I have two more coming, with more attractions!
This guy was moving and groaning, he is pictured in different stages/ T-rex in diferite ipostaze

The Dodo, an extinct species/ Pasarea Dodo, o specie disparuta
The Cocoon, on several floors/ Coconul, intins pe cateva etaje
Decorating already/ Deja se pregateau pentru Sarbatori
A peculiar building/ O cladire interesanta
The Royal Albert Hall
Double decker


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joi, 6 octombrie 2016

Sabon Rose Tea Body Milk



RO:
Ma intorc mereu cu placere la produsele Sabon. Body Milk Rose Tea, cel despre care povestim astazi, este recomandat ca sapun lichid sau spumant de baie, insa este atat de cremos si miroase atat de bine incat sigur nu va veti putea abtine (ca si mine) sa-l folositi ca gel de dus. Are textura de lapte, ce lasa pielea catifelata si aroma puternica, ce inunda instantaneu intreaga baie, persistand pana la cateva ore. Varianta Rose Tea are un miros dulceag, deosebit. Daca te uiti la restul variantelor de arome disponibile in colectie, cu siguranta nu vei sti pentru ce sa optezi din paleta olfactivo-gurmanda: Ginger-Orange, Lavender-Apple, Patchouli-Musk, Vanilla. In plus, ambajalul din sticla si eticheta cu aspect vintage contureaza un produs de lux, care va arata foarte bine in contrast cu faianta din baie, alaturi de o lumanare parfumata si de restul produselor de ingrijire. L-ati incercat?
EN:
            Sabon products are something I always willingly return to. Today’s topic, BodyMilk Rose Tea, is officially recommended as liquid soap or bath foam, but I can bet you won’t resist using it as a shower cream, due to its creamy texture and amazing smell. Its milk consistency will visibly hydrate your skin, while its sweet, special scent will immediately fill the entire bathroom and last up to a few hours on your skin. The collection includes a bunch of other delicious scents, apart from Rose Tea: Ginger-Orange, Lavender-Apple, Patchouli-Musk, Vanilla. Plus, the glass packaging and the vintage label outline a luxury product, which will look amazing against your bathroom walls, next to a scented candle and other skin care products. Have you tried it?
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luni, 19 septembrie 2016

Palatul Mogosoaia

“Trecutul iti este sugerat si nu impus. Nu e un muzeu, nu e numai un loc al amintirii. Aici prezentul isi pastreaza toata insemnatatea.” G. M. Cantacuzino

RO:
Astazi vreau sa va vorbesc despre un loc fermecator, care te cucereste din primul moment, pastrator de povesti din timpuri indepartate, in care m-as intoarce cu mare drag: palatul Mogosoaia.  Construit in intervalul 1698-1702 de catre Constantin Brancoveanu, in stil brancovenesc, palatul a fost transformat in han, dupa executia din 1714 a familiei domnitorului, revenind apoi nepotului acestuia. Devastat de otomani in timpul razboiului ruso - turc si ocupat de panduri cu ocazia Revolutiei din 1821, palatul a fost renovat de catre Martha Bibescu  incepand cu 1912. Lucrarile de renovare, sistate in perioada Primului Razboi Mondial, au fost reluate, dupa 1920, printesa Martha Bibescu cheltuind in acest sens mare parte din banii proveniti din vanzarea cartilor a caror autoare a fost.  Palatul a fost reinaugurat in 1927, unele lucrari interioare continuand pana in 1935. In timpul celui de Al Doilea Razboi Mondial, palatul a fost loc de intalnire al diplomatilor aliati, fiind, pentru cateva luni, inchiriat legatiei elvetiene din Romania. Dupa 6 martie 1945, mosia a fost nationalizata fortat de guvernul comunist, Martha Bibescu obținand de la autoritati declararea ca monument istoric a palatului, pe care incă il mai deținea. In 1949, palatul a fost si el nationalizat, Valentina (fiica printesei Bibescu, care parasise tara in 1945) si sotul sau, Dimitrie Ghika-Comsnesti fiind arestati. Pana in 1957, cladirea a fost devastata si devalizata, colectiile de arta fiind furate si dezmembrate. Abia in 1957 palatul a devenit sediul sectiei feudale a Muzeului National de Arta, fiind restaurat incepand cu 1977. In prezent, Palatul Mogosoaia adapostește Muzeul de Arta Brancoveneasca. Complexul cuprinde cladirea propriu-zisă, curtea acesteia cu turnul de veghe, cuhnia (bucataria), casa de oaspeti, ghetaria si cavoul familiei Bibescu, precum si biserica „Sfantul Gheorghe”. Palatul poarta numele vaduvei boierului Mogos care detinea pamantul pe care a fost construit.
Va recomand din suflet sa rataciti cateva zeci de minute pe aleea strajuita de castani si magnolii, in aceasta adevarata oaza de liniste si desfatare sufleteasca, care respira istorie la tot pasul.
EN:
            Today’s post is a about a charming place in Romania, keeping within its walls tales from long ago, which I would always be eager to revisit: Mogosoaia Palace. Built between 1698 and 1702 by Constantin Brancoveanu in what is generally known as the Romanian Renaissance style or Brancovenesc style, the palace, situated only 10 km from Bucharest, bears the name of the widow of the Romanian nobleman Mogos, owner of the very land it was built on.
After the 1714 execution of Constantin Brancoveanu along with his entire entire family in Constantinopole, all their wealth was confiscated by the Ottomans and the palace was converted into an inn, later rebought by the ruler’s nephew. Devastated by the Ottomans during the Russian-Turkish War of 1768-1774, then occupied during the 1821 Revolution and bombed by the German air forces during World War I, the palace was eventually given to Princess Martha Bibescu, who decided to spend her private fortune on its reconstruction. During World War II the palace became a meeting place for politicians and the international high society. In 1949, it was nationalized by force by the communist authorities, and the owners, Valentina (Princess Martha’s daughter) and her husband, Dimitrie Ghika-Comanești, were arrested. Some of its precious art collections disappeared during this period. In 1957, it eventually became a museum and presently houses an art gallery.
I totally recommend taking a walk on the alley guarded by chestnut trees and magnolias and simply enjoying this unique oasis that breathes history with its every pore.

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