Here in Moldova, we are wrapping up the school year (Can you believe I'm almost through my first full year of school as a teacher in Moldova?? I can't!). Students in grades 1-8 at my school have one week left of classes, but my 9th grade students will wrap up their classes this week and … Continue reading Tests and More Tests
Due to an added vacation day on May 8th, all schools in Moldova had to have a Saturday day of classes. Since it's so close to the end of the year and because many of the students at my school were away this weekend as part of a music and dance group that went to … Continue reading Ziua Sportiva (Sport Day)
One of my biggest fears about joining the Peace Corps and moving to another country, particularly one that I didn't know much about, was the food. I'm a picky eater, and while I'm open to trying new foods, I don't like a lot of foods. I also have a problem with foods with certain textures. … Continue reading Eating in Moldova: One Week of Meals
The past month has been pretty busy, with lots of longer and shorter vacations. Here's what I've been up to lately. I continued my English Club. This has continued to be a success, and we'll be wrapping up the club soon for the end of the school year. Many of my favorite moments and memories have … Continue reading Life Lately in Moldova
From Curchi Monastery, we continued on to Orhei Vechi, stopping briefly at a small monastery that was out of the way for a peek. Then we continued on until we reached a vantage point. Orhei Vechi is located in a large bowl-like valley, with cliffs on two sides and the river weaving along the edges. … Continue reading Mini-Vacation: Orhei Vechi
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