I thought I would show you a series of the more fun side of Moldova. I would love for you to think that it is only hard work here, but we do manage to have a lot of fun in between the hard work!
Our safety and security director makes sure that he knows where we are by playing the harmonica in smoky clubs for our enjoyment. Brilliant!!!
Just some Peace Corps volunteers having some fun in the club enjoying some down home blues.
One of our fabulous get togethers at the Placenta Bar. We have been hibernating for the cold months, but we had a little warmer spell, so we decided to see what was shaking where the wine is always flowing and the placenta (Dean, they are like southern fried pies!) is always warm.
Translations are a tricky thing. Maybe we should find out what smocking is... We could be doing it and not even know!!!!!
This was the night we kicked up our heels at the local disco! We danced until the night was long over and had a beautiful time!!!!!
Matt is a hoot! We were trying to have a serious meeting and he drew a Smedley moustache on his finger and never broke a smile!
One of my students (in the brown sweater) just got a scholarship to study for a year in Spain. She will be studying English at a university in Bilboa, Spain and I am thrilled for her and very proud that she is going!!!!!!! Good luck, Elena.
Quite a few of the members (yes, I do teach a few boys at the University of Cahul, but very few!) of Elena's class came out to wish her success and adventure in her studies in Spain. We ate some pizza, tried not to cry too much, and just hung out.
Next week I will share some pictures of Milisti mici, the underground wine roads outside of Chisinau. We went for a friends birthday and they were great!!!!! Stay warm and be patient, Spring is on the way!
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Placenta? Please tell me that's not what I think it is!
ewww Jeremy! where is your head these days...gross!
I have eaten some interesting things (rooster balls, rabbit heads, chicken jelly), but so far have not been offered the placenta of an animal. (Funny, I didn't even think of it being and English word!) Placenta in Moldova is a baked or fried pastry that is filled with cheese, onion, mushroom, cabbage, or any number of sweet things. It is pretty much the national dish of Moldova. At the bar we like to hang out in they fill them with cheese and fry them in hot oil (I know, healthy as all get out!) and they are fabulous to eat while you are drinking their wine on tap. I will hook you up with all kinds of placenta when you are here this summer. My host mom makes the best in Moldova!!!!!! By the way, last night I got home from Chisinau and my host family had a cake to celebrate your birthday! Just wanted you to know that we ate cake and drank wine in your honor!
I have eaten some interesting things (rooster balls, rabbit heads, chicken jelly), but so far have not been offered the placenta of an animal. (Funny, I didn't even think of it being and English word!) Placenta in Moldova is a baked or fried pastry that is filled with cheese, onion, mushroom, cabbage, or any number of sweet things. It is pretty much the national dish of Moldova. At the bar we like to hang out in they fill them with cheese and fry them in hot oil (I know, healthy as all get out!) and they are fabulous to eat while you are drinking their wine on tap. I will hook you up with all kinds of placenta when you are here this summer. My host mom makes the best in Moldova!!!!!! By the way, last night I got home from Chisinau and my host family had a cake to celebrate your birthday! Just wanted you to know that we ate cake and drank wine in your honor!
I'm so glad you cleared that up, I was of Jeremy's mind! When are you in Arkansas, please? I need to rescue one of your pots next class; it's ended up on the dreaded 'whose pots are these' shelf!
I don't actually know when I am going to be in Arkansas. It doesn't look like I am coming home this year at all. Dean, Jeremy, Suni and I are going to be in Rome and Tuscany for two weeks this summer, and I just don't think I can afford a $1500 plane ticket on top of that. I am looking for a cheap flight in June, but if I don't find one I am going to stay put and use my funds to travel around on this side of the world. I'll keep you posted! (Please rescue my pot! I don't know if I will remember how to do pottery when I get back, but I am willing to re-learn!!!!!!
yes I agree with martha...thanks for clearing that up...I was worred there that you might be slipping to the Tom Cruise aka the dark side
Have rescued pot; Kelly adds her plea to mine, and wants to see you sooner rather than later. Although, given a choice of Tuscany or Arkansas in the summer, I believe I would pick Tuscany...
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