Because we left Sinaia earlier than expected, we had some extra time to get to Braşov. We had debated whether to visit Bran Castle (known as Dracula's Castle), but with some extra time on our hands decided to stop on our way to Braşov. I'm really glad we did as we enjoyed our visit. Bran … Continue reading Travel in Romania: Bran Castle
Although my parents trip started in Moldova, I'm going to cover our Romania travels first. Our first stop in Romania was Sinaia, which is a mountain resort town. We arrived in Sinaia after driving most of the day (we had started the day in Chisinau in Moldova). We checked into our AirBnB, then set out … Continue reading Travel in Romania: Sinaia
It's been quite a while since my last post. That's because I've been travelling! Two weeks ago, my parents arrived in Moldova and we spent some time in the country that is currently my home and also spent a week in Romania. It was quite the vacation, and I'm so glad my parents were able … Continue reading Travel: Moldova and Romania
This past weekend, my ninth grade students had their "Balul Absolvenţilor", or Graduates Ball. This is a bit of a mixture between a graduation ceremony and prom. It is also the last step for the students before they are truly finished with their mandatory schooling. From my understanding, in many villages and towns these can … Continue reading Balul Absolventilor (Graduates Ball)
For the past couple of years (I'm not entirely sure when it started), a group of Peace Corps volunteers, along with Moldovan volunteers, have done walking tours through different parts of the country to promote peace, explore different areas of the country, and spread information about Peace Corps in Moldova. This year, the group walked … Continue reading Turul Moldovei (Walking Tour of Moldova) 2017
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