I have a goal of doing a picture a day for the next 100 days. Here's week one!
Tag: Peace Corps Moldova
Summer is Coming to an End
We're approaching the end of summer here in Moldova. Next week, along with all of my fellow M31 volunteers, I have my mid-service conference (we're past the mid-way point of our service!). Next Friday, my sister is arriving for a week-long visit in Moldova, and the following Friday is our first day of school! The … Continue reading Summer is Coming to an End
Travel in Moldova: Chisinau
If you've been following my adventures here in Moldova, I'm sure you've heard me mention Chisinau a fair amount of times. Chisinau is the capital of Moldova and, though I've seen travel bloggers call it "The Most Boring Capital in the World" and other similar titles, I actually really like Chisinau. It's a pretty small … Continue reading Travel in Moldova: Chisinau
Travel in Moldova: Cricova Winery
On the last full day my parents were in Moldova, we visited Cricova Winery. Moldova is known for its wine because it's good wine, but it's also known for being the country in which the top two largest underground wine cellars in the world are found. Milesti Mici is the largest at 200 kilometers of tunnels … Continue reading Travel in Moldova: Cricova Winery
Travel in Moldova: Comrat
One of the short trips we did within Moldova was a trip to Comrat. Comrat is the capital of the semi-autonomous region Gagauzia. This means that while still a part of Moldova, the Moldovan government has granted the region certain freedoms and more control over certain aspects of their governance. The reason behind this is … Continue reading Travel in Moldova: Comrat
