Life Lately in Moldova

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

Mini-Vacation: Orhei Vechi

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

A Mini Vacation: Curchi Monastery

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

A Mini Vacation: Chisinau

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

Enjoying the Spring

Thankfully, the snowstorm a little two weeks ago didn't last super long, and the weather returned to spring- and summer-like temperatures so the snow had melted within a couple of days.  A couple of larger piles of snow persisted a bit longer, but even those only stuck around maybe a day or two more.  While some … Continue reading Enjoying the Spring