Chisinau

So it has been a little while since my last post and that is partially due to being busy but also to the fact that my computer is in high demand among the other members of my teaching team and I don't get as much time as I would like to send out updates.

Moldova is quite an interesting place. Our accommodations are quite nice here but we have come to the conclusion that they are in no way representative of the typical living conditions in Moldova. Our students are extremely keep to learn but some of them are negative about Moldova's (and to some extent their own) prospects. Aside from being the poorest European country, Moldova is also extremely corrupt. Hopefully we can have a positive impact and instill some confidence in change while we are here.

Today we are going to visit an international fair which celebrates some sort of holiday. I expect to find foods and merchandise from different cultures at this event. Tomorrow we are planning on going out to the countryside with a couple students and I am really looking forward to this because we will finally be able to see the other side of Moldova. Up until now we have been in the Capital and, although it is very undeveloped, I am hearing that the countryside is an entirely different world.

I'll post some thoughts later about our weekend and hopefully I can get some of our pictures uploaded before then to add to the collection.