Urban Hike : Celebrating The Romanian Peony 🌺 (Max 18 people)

Let’s symbolically celebrate together the National Day of the Peony, the Romanian national flower 🌺❤️💛💙

🆓 Event Type: FREE
📅 When: Saturday, May 16 , starting at 10:30 AM
📍 Meeting Point: in front of Ion Heliade Rădulescu Middle School
https://maps.app.goo.gl/op1k4g4DNwLLFm9Z7

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📌 RSVP & Group Info

Meetup allows only 10 RSVPs for free events, but I allow up to 18 people.
So if you’re:
• among the 10 RSVPs, or
• one of the first 8 people on the waitlist (sorted by RSVP time)
👉 your spot is confirmed and you’re welcome to join.

We also have a private WhatsApp group where we share updates about walks and stay in touch. 😊
👉 Join here the WhatsApp group:
https://forms.gle/h4dWQxeM6VTgF1hr8

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🌍 Who This Walk Is For

This walk is open to tourists, expats, and locals who are active, enjoy exploring the city on foot, meeting new people, and discovering green spaces and seasonal blooms 🌸🌿

Note: The walk is conducted in English to ensure inclusive participation, as the group includes international members.

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🗓 Schedule

We will leave at 10:30 AM, but I strongly recommend arriving earlier.
I will be there starting at 10:10 AM to greet participants, make introductions, and start on time.
The walk will last approximately 3h -3.5h hours - slow paced with breaks.

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🚶 The Walk
The total distance is about 7 km.

We’ll start in front of the Ion Heliade Rădulescu Middle School

We'll pass trough:

• Kiseleff Park
• Marasti Boulevard
• The Dendrological Park of the Agronomics Institute with its botanical gardens ( free entry)
• Regele Mihai I / Herastrau Park

We will take:
• A longer break in the botanical gardens and in Herastrau Park, where we can rest, have a snack, and hydrate before continuing.

We end the walk at Aviatorilor Metro Station.
We can also have lunch somewhere near (optional)

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💬 What to Expect

• Greenery, bloomed flowers and lake views
• Quiet streets many people rarely explore
• Lively boulevards filled with trees
• A friendly group atmosphere with time to talk and connect

I will also bring some cards with fun and thought-provoking conversation starters to help us get to know each other better. Participation is optional, and you can have a sneak peek here

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🎒 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes 👟
• Water 💧
• A snack or sandwich for the park break 🥪
• Sunscreen ☀️
• An umbrella / raincoat in case of light rain ☔
• A little blanket or cover for resting on the grass if all benches are full

Important note: there will not be any shops in our path so please come prepared.

The event will take place even if the weather is cloudy or there is light rain. It will only be cancelled in case of heavy rain or very strong wind.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This is not a professional guided tour, just me, a local who loves exploring Bucharest and bringing people together. Everyone is responsible for their own safety and belongings. Be mindful when crossing streets and aware of your surroundings.

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I’m looking forward to meeting you and sharing this route together, see you soon! 😊