Seen (July), photographed, and immediately googled. The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), with its extremely rapid wingbeat (up to 80 beats per second), might at first glance be mistaken for a hummingbird, but it is actually a butterfly (family Sphingidae).

This moth can be found from Spain to Japan, spanning the entire east-west length of the Palearctic region*. Ours hail from Galați (a city in southeastern Romania) and probably speak fluent Romanian 😁

*The Palearctic region refers to an Old World zoogeographical area in biogeography, traditionally encompassing Europe, North Africa, and Asia (excluding the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula), along with the islands adjacent to these areas (Source: Wikipedia).

Pictures: July 26, 2021

In addition to the “typical German” shopping facilities such as Lidl, Penny, Kaufland, DM and many more, there are far more shopping opportunities in Romania than in Germany and Austria.

So-called “Alimentare” in every village and almost on every corner (comparable to the Edeka stores of 30 years ago) in the cities are open 7 days a week, many of them (mostly in the cities) even around the clock 24 hours a day.

In contrast to Germany and Austria, all supermarkets in Romania are also open every day (even on Sundays), usually from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. or from 10 a.m. in the shopping centers. Before public vacations or during vacations it can happen that even some supermarkets open 7 days / 24 hours (e.g. supermarket chain Carrefour from France).

But back to the pictures, there are daily markets (called piata, comparable to German weekly markets, but seven times a week) throughout the country, which also offer fresh goods (mostly fruit and vegetables, baked goods, but also many other products) fresh from the region and neighboring or nearby countries (Turkey). Something that makes Romania even more attractive for a vacation ... Strolling through the market every morning and buying fresh food for the day. Where else can you do that in German-speaking countries?

Regarding the prices, the pictures are from March 2023 in LEI (RON) (5 Lei / Ron correspond to approx. 1 Euro)

Please note: The prices quoted are in 2024 and have risen in some cases depending on the offer / season and, above all, vary greatly from region to region. The pictures shown are from Galati. The city is quietly situated, directly on the Danube (800 and more meters wide) and at the beginning of the Danube delta (with border to Ukraine). Current daytime temperatures using the example of this week (June 10 to 15, 2024): 27 to 35 degrees

Galati is the capital of the district of the same name in Moldova, in southeastern Romania.

It was visited by royal families and was one of the richest cities in Romania. Today it is a well-known port city, near Brăila and it is definitely worth a visit. In addition to the botanical garden, the zoo, many parks and museums, churches and much more, approx. The 2 1/2 km long promenade on the waterfront, a wonderful view over and to the Danube, which in some places reaches a width of up to 900 meters.

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We thank the photographer Florin Mocanu for the permission to use these images.

Photos from December 30, 2020; it was far too warm, with almost every day featuring bright sunshine and a blue sky. Instead of the usual temperatures dropping to -20 degrees from previous years, the year-end transition of 2020/2021 offered temperatures as high as +15 degrees.

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You read a lot about Romania and stray dogs, but visit Galați ... a city ruled by cats 🥰

Pictures from last Sunday (24.11), sunshine, blue skies, and just under 10 degrees.

40 km north of the city of Galați in southeastern Romania lies the village of Cuca.

Here, there are two churches that are used for different occasions depending on the event.

If you're still planning a holiday in the Danube Delta, Sulina or Galati, it's wonderful here. Up to 27 degrees in the coming week and it seems ... 0% rain and 100% sunshine.

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Approach via Bucharest and then via hire car, (shuttle) bus or train to the desired destination. For Sulina you have to travel by boat from Tulcea.

Credits: The weather app for the screenshot. Thanks for that.

Upstairs, at the highest point of the water shore, with a fantastic view over the Danube, is the church of St. The Precista from Galați.

The church is the oldest building in the city and was consecrated in September 1647, during the reign of Vasile Lupu. The architectural style of the church, which was also used as a defensive fortress, is typical of the architecture of the Romanian church from the 17th century.

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Pictures from parks in Galati, Braila and Brașov (Brasov) with flowers and blossoms which are representative for all parks in Romania. Spring / early summer is here ... in full splendor.

Pictures: Beginning of May 2022

27 degrees and the Easter bunny is already here | Don't forget: Next weekend is Easter in Romania

It's a beautiful day today in Galati (in the south-east of Romania, just before the Danube Delta). Lots of sunshine and up to 25 degrees

And ... According to the weather app, it should be 26 degrees tomorrow, 28 degrees on Sunday and even 30 degrees on Monday, April 1st. Perfect for a trip to the Danube Delta, the city of Sulina and many other places

Brasov up to 26 degrees | Bucharest up to 28 degrees
Picture: Sulina beach on the Black Sea (2023)

Images from mid-March 2023 from the city of Galați in southeastern Romania.

On the road from Galati to Tecuci is the Tudor Vladimirescu monastery in southeastern Romania.

Pictures from one of our first trips through Romania ... from Timisoara to Galati.

Diverse impressions followed by 100 journeys ... through a fascinating country ... Romania 💙💛❤

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Thousands of roses currently bloom in „ Botanical Garden ”, Galati Botanical Garden.

Galati is a city with approximately 250,000 to 350,000 inhabitants in southeastern Romania. Located directly on the Danube and with a border with Moldova ( 200 meters further, Ukraine borders Moldova ).

Images: June 4, 2023

It takes another 2-3 weeks and the lavender fields begin to bloom.

Lavender fields can be found in many regions of Romania, these images were taken last year ( June 2022 ) in the district of Galati.

The city of Galati is located in southeastern Romania, where the Danube slowly widens to the Danube Delta to flow into the Black Sea.

Galati is located a few kilometers from Moldova and also from Ukraine. „ Cliff ” along the Danube ( in the German seafront, but here the promenade on the waterfront ) invites you to take a walk and stay in any season. About 25 km upstream is the nearest town of Brăila.

Images from last Sunday, Park Viva, near Faleza (here more on the waterfront) in Galati, in southeastern Romania.

Pictures from March 30 from Galați, a city in southeastern Romania.
Spring has come... a lot is blooming and getting greener and greener

A sea of ​​flowers in Galati 😍😍🇷🇴
The city of Galați is located in the southeast of Romania, right on the Danube and the beginning of the Danube Delta.
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