Sunday afternoon in Chisinau

Here I am, Sunday afternoon in Chisinau. This is the first I have been out of my villiage in two weeks. My Romanian/Moldovan is coming along okay, and I am enjoying the language lessons, although they are intense. We have school evey day from 8:30 until 1 pm and then planned cultural activities on most afternoons. There are now six of us, as our one male trainee in our village decided to return home. It has been a lot harder than I thought to leave so many people that I care about behind, and I understand why someone might make the decision to leave, but for me, it would feel like I was giving up, and I don't think I will go there. This really is too much of a fun adventure, even when I miss you all.

I am doing well with the outhouse, not too much of a problem there, and I am now comfortable bathing with about 2 liters of water. I sure would love a nice long bath in a big tub, some clean sheets, and a really comfortable bed. Other than those differences, and the language stuff, the days are going past like they do everywhere in the world. I get up, do what is asked of me for the day, the best that I am able, and go to bed at night thankful for this opportunity.

My host family here is great. Fun, and supportive, and we seem to be getting along well. I don't have internet in the village, so for the next few weels at least, these postings might be few and far between, as I will only be able to post when I get into Chisinau. My friend here, also a Tess!!, has internet at her host home, so maybe I will be able to go over there and post some pictures soon. I just don't want to take advantage of that...

Anyway, I love and miss you all. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers, as I do of you. XOXO, Jami