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
On Sunday morning, we headed towards Orhei Vechi, which is probably the most popular tourist destination in Moldova. We had hired a guide, and both of us were really happy to ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned car instead of a rutiera! On our way, we stopped at Curchi Monastery. The monastery was built in the … Continue reading A Mini Vacation: Curchi Monastery
This weekend is yet another long weekend, thanks to the Moldovan holiday, Victory Day, tomorrow (Tuesday). Another volunteer and I decided to take advantage of the long weekend to do some travel this weekend and then rest up on Monday and Tuesday back at site. It was a jam-packed and really fun little break from school … Continue reading A Mini Vacation: Chisinau
The Oke Den 