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!