Bucuresti-Pitesti

Bucharest

Sunset in the Roman Square

In front of the National Theater (unfortunately, under restoration). The statuary represents characters from Caragiale's plays. 
Caragiale on Wikipedia (link)--one hell of a guy!
Banner reads, "Here they died for freedom"--reference to the heroes of the anti-Communist revolt of '89

Men at work (usually come in pair, one resting)

Pitesti (Iulia's home town)

Cross carving workshop (fine marble, choice of thickness, optional photograph--for max. cuteness in eternity)

Derelict park 

Les jolies filles de Pitesti

Ana -- friend; not from Pitesti