We started our holiday off in real style today with a trip downtown to see the Christmas lights and visit the Bucharest Christmas Market.
Against the odds, both Leila and Edward had really long naps thisafternoon and we ended up setting off later than planned. Edward had a quick feed and then we were on our way.The advantage of setting off later was that all the lights even along Iancu Nicolae were lit up, but the significant disadvantage was a packed bus and traffic for what felt like most of the way.
Leila enjoyed sitting up with Daddy on the bus, but when we got off at Piata Charles de Galle she was steadfast unimpressed with the large Christmas tree-shaped lights they had there! I think she was teasing us, as the lights really were impressive. There was a huge Christmas tree-shaped light in the centre of the roundabout and then lots of small ones too. Along Aviatorlior itself the lights were stunning as they were strung right across the road and had a 'drip' effect that was really cool. All of the tress had strings of lights in them too.
To beat the traffic we then took the Metro to Universitatii. Leila finally admitted that the lights there were nice; a huge star in the centre of the roundabout this time. Her face really lit up ('scuse the pun) when she saw the Christmas tree in the market itself and she was out of the buggy and running along the street to get there!
We had a little wander around and it was just gorgeous to be there; the lights, the music, the cold, the dark, the smells and all being together. I'm not sure, but Leila's favourite part of the evening could have been that she got corn on the cob for dinner (!) while we had some Romania stew-type things with polenta. We then treated ourselves to some mulled (boiled) wine and bought a souvenier mug for our mug collection :-)
Actually Leila's favourite part of the evening probably was that she got to have a go on the merry-go-round. She eyed this up for a little while before making her move - and went straight to the carriage she rode in last time we were at the market! Like last time though she was so engaged by the lights in the middle of the ride, that we hardly got a look or a smile out of her as she went round!
Edward was awake the whole time we were at the market (he had falled asleep for a bit on the bus thankfully) and was a little upset at times, but otherwise seemed to be content with looking out from the sling and with mummy making silly faces at him.
It was soon nearly 7pm and as this is normally bedtime we figured we should get home sharpish. They both were still in a good mood and happy as we got on the Metro, but then Leila started to feel sleepy and Edward too I think. Leila managed to stay awake for the Metro and then cab journey, and although Edward did stay awake he was really getting hungry and tired. Once we were home they both had a quick bath - together for the first time which was super cute! - and then off to their rooms for bed. For once Leila was the first down to sleep as Edward guzzled away and then was promptly sick needing a new sheet in the bed and a new sleeping bag.
What time will they be up tomorrow? Crack of sparrows probably!!
Against the odds, both Leila and Edward had really long naps thisafternoon and we ended up setting off later than planned. Edward had a quick feed and then we were on our way.The advantage of setting off later was that all the lights even along Iancu Nicolae were lit up, but the significant disadvantage was a packed bus and traffic for what felt like most of the way.
Leila enjoyed sitting up with Daddy on the bus, but when we got off at Piata Charles de Galle she was steadfast unimpressed with the large Christmas tree-shaped lights they had there! I think she was teasing us, as the lights really were impressive. There was a huge Christmas tree-shaped light in the centre of the roundabout and then lots of small ones too. Along Aviatorlior itself the lights were stunning as they were strung right across the road and had a 'drip' effect that was really cool. All of the tress had strings of lights in them too.
To beat the traffic we then took the Metro to Universitatii. Leila finally admitted that the lights there were nice; a huge star in the centre of the roundabout this time. Her face really lit up ('scuse the pun) when she saw the Christmas tree in the market itself and she was out of the buggy and running along the street to get there!
We had a little wander around and it was just gorgeous to be there; the lights, the music, the cold, the dark, the smells and all being together. I'm not sure, but Leila's favourite part of the evening could have been that she got corn on the cob for dinner (!) while we had some Romania stew-type things with polenta. We then treated ourselves to some mulled (boiled) wine and bought a souvenier mug for our mug collection :-)
Actually Leila's favourite part of the evening probably was that she got to have a go on the merry-go-round. She eyed this up for a little while before making her move - and went straight to the carriage she rode in last time we were at the market! Like last time though she was so engaged by the lights in the middle of the ride, that we hardly got a look or a smile out of her as she went round!
Edward was awake the whole time we were at the market (he had falled asleep for a bit on the bus thankfully) and was a little upset at times, but otherwise seemed to be content with looking out from the sling and with mummy making silly faces at him.
It was soon nearly 7pm and as this is normally bedtime we figured we should get home sharpish. They both were still in a good mood and happy as we got on the Metro, but then Leila started to feel sleepy and Edward too I think. Leila managed to stay awake for the Metro and then cab journey, and although Edward did stay awake he was really getting hungry and tired. Once we were home they both had a quick bath - together for the first time which was super cute! - and then off to their rooms for bed. For once Leila was the first down to sleep as Edward guzzled away and then was promptly sick needing a new sheet in the bed and a new sleeping bag.
What time will they be up tomorrow? Crack of sparrows probably!!
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