So far, it's been good times here at Porolissum. Yesterday the team did the usual Salaj County tour, but Val, Annie, Erin and myself all did it last year so we kind of hung back. During the visit to Jibou, we elected to skip it and have tasty ice cream instead. It was good to chat and reminisce
When we got back, we went down to the amphitheatre, sat out on a ledge and took in the amazing view of the countryside. We talked about how free and unspoiled it was there, how nice it was not to see constant construction. And that led to a conversation about how the Romans would have constructed their cities, especially at Porolissum. Annie pointed out how great it would be to have access to a time-lapse of the area of the last 2000 years.
After dinner (sarmales!) we went up to the castrum for the sunset. And partied some more back at the camp. Lots of good music, dancing and company. It was a good night (though some did party too hard, which always seems to be the case here. People need to know their limits!)
Right now I'm in Zalau with Val, Lauren and Ashley. We were hoping to look for some clothes, like cheap t-shirts to work in, but it seems all the stores are closed (though their signs say they ought to be open.) At least the Internet cafe's still open, and so is the supermarket, so the trip won't be a loss. Maybe we'll find some nice place to eat lunch down here too.
Work begins again tomorrow, and I'm glad to have the weekend to recuperate a little since I've gotten a bit sunburnt. Next weekend I think we're going to Maramures, and the weekend after that may be free, so we'll figure out something for that time.
That's all for now. Cheers!
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Hi Dara,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to follow your experiences on your blog. I was tryig to picture the view you had from the amphitheatre and all I could think of was that it is probably very much the same view shared by the Romans that built it about 2000 years ago. I guess it's the next best thing to having a time machine! Life is sure in a different time warp over there. (In North America it's hard for people to imagine a place without a Walmart!) You are so lucky to have this incredible opportunity to re-live history in a way. Those Romans sure got around and I hope a few of them dropped some amazing artifacts for you and Val to dig up.
It's also wonderful that you got to the synagogue in Hungary. That's something that I have on my "bucket list" to do. For now I'll have to rely on your blog reports to get my adreneline pumpng! Here's hoping you have many more great experiences to tell us all about over the next few weeks.
Love and best wishes, Chris XO
Hi, Kiddo,
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know that I'm thinking of you (eating, working outdoors in the sunshine (and rain),drinking (not too much).
Stay well and stay interested.
Love,
Mom
Hi Dara,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are having a great time, it is the adventure of a lifetime for sure and it is super that you are writing it all down for your grandkids to read! Keep on writing and have a good time (but not too good!)
Regards from my gang!
Love,
Audrey, Lisa, Jess, Brad and Jake