Language, cherries, and dancing!

After a few nights of good sleep, I am getting over the cold I arrived in Moldova with. It has been challenging to stay awake during trainings while jet-lagged, and has also been difficult practicing language while stuffed up and blowing my nose. But I feel optimistic that things will be better now, as I get healthy and acclimate to the weather here. The days are full, but that’s how I like them.

And we are being well-nourished. The food. Seriously. The food has been wonderful! Fresh, ripe cherries and strawberries! And my new favorite food, Plăcintă.

Yesterday, we started learning language and did some other training and logistical things. Today, we learned more about the country and the language, and even got to hear a local band and join them for some dancing.

It was cooler today because of the rain clouds, which was nice. I got to walk down and look at the river after dinner. For a girl who comes from a place surrounded by water, there is something very grounding about seeing a body of water. It gives me peace. And to top it off, there was a stunning sunset this evening. I feel ready for tomorrow.