So after our wondefull stay in Budapest, we spent the day travelling to Romania. It took a cab , a train and a bus to get there..but we made it and Eric picked us up at the bus station so it was very nice to see a familiar face. We met the new team, they seem very nice. There are more guys than last year which is cool. Had my first shot of tuica and some good homemade wine and gave hugs to everyone. Alexandru said he would help me out with my career in Museum studies, said he would have me work with him during and/or after my studies. So needless to say I will hold him to his offer. We started digging yesterday...holy poop am I ever out of shape! I am so sore and so stiff...but sooon I will be muscular and able..and tanned. The new girls at camp also managed to get a Romanian to bring us a trampoline for a few days..so awesome. Oh and Christina, a romanian worker, had promised us some of her famous homemade jam and we were greeted with 7 or 8 jars this morning. Sooo good. Finally...I must say I am happy to be back in the land of meat and potatoes...and delicious desserts and mostly free booze and dirt.
Our dear friend Annie arrived today, it has been a great reunion and we are sure to have a good time these next few weeks.
Oh...and the archaeology...eh....um...I found a nice jar handle today haha.
Anyways all is well in Romania..more news in a few days!
Val :)
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Hi Val & Dara, glad you made it safe & sound and already hard at work, It must have been nice to see your friends again...have a great time and Val don't forget to have a sip of wine for me! Love Mom
ReplyDeleteHellooooo Val & Dara;
ReplyDeleteI finally found my password so that I'm able to send a comment. I wrote you a long letter yesterday and lost it! It's been an adventure already and you're only just starting....loved the last minute afterthought about Archaeology lol, yes that is what you're there for.
What great friendships you've made, and it must be a wonderful feeling seeing them all again. Hope you get those muscles limber and strong quickly "ouch".Take lots of pictures eh? how big was the handle?
I think the Atlantic crossing would have been enough of an adventure for me.... but you're becoming old hands at this sort of thing.
Be safe, have fun, and find something incredible! We will miss you on Saturday Val, but will be remembering you to all of the family and filling them in on your exciting life. Bye for now,
Love
Nana & Grandad
xoxo
It sounds like you're having a great time already... minus a few aches and pains lol. You'll be strong like bull in no time (especially with all the meat and potatoes).
ReplyDeleteI do love a good reunion though. It must be awsome to see your dig buddies again.
Happy Canada Day for tomorrow. Represent! Alli and I will probably have a hot tub night if it doesn't rain, complete with pina coladas. We'll be thinking of you.
Until your next blog,
Chucky xoxo
Hi, Val and Dara,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a wonderful time.
You are both so energetic and adventurous.
Pat yourselves on the back for doing what so many of us only dream of.
Have fun and enjoy.
Love,
The other Mom
Enjoy every minute Val.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing, and try to post some photos so that those of us back in Canada have a better idea of what you're seeing every day.
Your cousin Kate