I look forward to any new ride that takes me to places in the city or anywhere I've never been or have rarely been. Often, the waiting is rewarded, and I recently walked through the empty streets of a downtown neighborhood.

A few blocks away, there is a big traffic jam, a traffic jam that I got fed up with, so I looked to see how it was on the side streets. It was another life, another world, with almost nobody on the street.

Unwilling rain to stay or go meant that people who didn't necessarily have to be somewhere didn't come out of the house. For example, those who had been walking the dog had to go out.

We live in a beautiful spring, and a walk brings fantastic views even on the streets.

There are cherry blossoms and old architecture from the last century.

The neighborhood is old, with many new houses that were old but have been renovated.

Everywhere I met these renovation sites, the new rich of Bucharest bought the old houses and transformed them into new homes with beautiful architecture from the past.

With my eyes looking for these houses, I didn't even notice that I entered a street that ended in a staircase. I recognized the place; I knew where it led. It was a very special place.

If I judged by what I see at the end of the road, I'd think I'd gone back in time four hundred years.

One last look at this narrow passage between these houses climbing the only hill in Bucharest.

When you reach the top of the hill, you won't even notice the narrow pass if you're not careful enough.

After the deserted streets, there was a bit of bustle. An eclectic group gathered on the sidewalk, including a monk and a man dressed in black velvet handing out money.

A strange occurrence like this walk made me witness a habit of a Romanian senator, a millionaire, who gives money to the homeless and poor. George Becali.

Leaving Mr. Becali to share the money, I took a tour on the Patriarchal Hill.

Dealul Mitropoliei, Dealul Patriarhiei, or Colina Bucuriei is a hill in Bucharest, an important historical, cultural, architectural, confessional, touristic, and confessional point on the map of the Romanian capital. From a confessional point of view, Mitropoliei Hill is a landmark for Orthodoxy in Romania, as it is currently the seat of the Romanian Patriarchate and the residence of the Patriarch. Source

Patriarchal Church

On the right, you can see the current Parliament of Romania building, which is almost the largest in the world (it is the second largest). It seems to be pretty close...

Photographing from the hill's edge, I saw the distance of at least 2 km.

Specific to the Orthodox Christian faith, candles are lit for both the living and the dead.

Residence of the Patriarch

Patriarchal Church, 1656-1658

Former Palace of the Chamber of Deputies, now the Patriarchal Palace

Bell Tower, 1698

As I always say, when I shoot in the city, I use my phone because it's much easier and faster.

I always start with photos when I want to write a blog. Photos remind me of places, events, and feelings that turn into words.

A wise saying goes that an image is worth a thousand words.

Everything depends on the beholder.

Make a point of looking around and up to see what you can find to get shots of that; otherwise, you may miss it.

_{This is one of the recommendations made by @tattoodjay for those who prefer walking and are used to sharing impressions and photos in his community, Wednesday Walk, every Wednesday, like this one today.}