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Blue Wanderjahr: February 2009
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The Blessing of Schools. OK, let's see what I can do about a simply retelling. Ready? At one point, a list of names was read, which I deduced to be the names of people specifically being blessed, of which my own name was one. Shortly thereafter, having finished the initial batch of prayers, the priest walked around in the crowd, flinging holy water onto the students and teachers using a bouquet of fresh basil. It should be noted that basil is only. Doesn't it say that lying is acceptable? I find it not o...
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Blue Wanderjahr: Whistlestop Wanderjahr: Český Krumlov
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Whistlestop Wanderjahr: Český Krumlov. I've discovered that I have a strong preference for traveling in places where I know the local language. Hence, Romania has been top on my list of favorites for this trip. Still, Český Krumlov. Defies this trend, instead rivalling the best Romania has to offer. The area surrounding this small town is remarkable in a very Wordsworthian sense, and could easily occupy days or weeks on an itinerary. Coming soon: Germany (one BIG post for the whole week). Please remember...
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Blue Wanderjahr: March 2010
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Engagement and the next steps. Tatiana and I plan to make a stop in Portland for about a week or two before we head out to Boston. I look forward to seeing as many of my friends and family as possible in that time, so if that's you, keep me in mind. We'll likely have some sort of Portland reception to which you will all be invited. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Perhaps I am teaching English in Moldova with the Peace Corps. View my complete profile. Engagement and the next steps. Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy).
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Blue Wanderjahr: December 2008
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Sistine Chapel of the East. I had grown accustomed to the quiet smallness of Moldovan life, before this trip to neighboring Romania. Upon entering Romania, the first observation among my colleagues and I was the non-bumpiness of the road. Shortly thereafter, we also made note of the relative scarcity of the Romanian population. Moldova is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe, with some 4.1 million people in under 34,000 km. While the 22.2 million Romanians enjoy over 238,000 km. A few mo...
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Blue Wanderjahr: January 2009
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A long overdue review (Part II). This second part of the long overdue review is, itself, delayed. This week was busier than expected, which didn't couple well with my general laziness. I did, however, manage to drink lots of tea and read Borges's The Garden of Forking Paths. For the millionth time. It never really gets old. A long overdue review (Part I). I know many Americans were put off by the inception date of vacation, as it ruined many a plan to spend Christmas somewhere outside of Moldova. I, ...
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Blue Wanderjahr: To Begin Again
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So, I begin again. A new school year. One more year of service with Peace Corps. Twelve more months to figure out what to do after this time next year. Suggestions? I am really glad you decided to stay. Glad to have met you and share that day in the forest with you. Hang in there buddy. When you are done I will have a whole other year to go. One thing I have found here in Moldova is that time flies really fast. So. degraba! 29 August, 2009 22:37. Much love, Deb. 30 August, 2009 00:20.
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Blue Wanderjahr: Engagement and the next steps
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Engagement and the next steps. Tatiana and I plan to make a stop in Portland for about a week or two before we head out to Boston. I look forward to seeing as many of my friends and family as possible in that time, so if that's you, keep me in mind. We'll likely have some sort of Portland reception to which you will all be invited. I am proud of what you have accomplished and excited for your marriage to Tatiana and your studies at Bentley. I am a lucky mom! 25 March, 2010 11:27. PRUDVI RAJ D R. Please r...
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Blue Wanderjahr: June 2009
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Having a vacation from Moldova and my Peace Corps service has come not a moment too soon, and I can't wait for the next stop on the trip. So, where to next? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Please remember that the views expressed herein are entirely my own, and should not be mistaken as representative, in any way, of the Peace Corps or the United States government. For official information about Peace Corps, please visit the website or ask me and I can direct you to the appropriate resource.
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Blue Wanderjahr: May 2009
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School in Moldova officially ends on the final weekday of May. This means that students unofficially checked out around the beginning of May. More so, in my case, as certain students harbor almost no respect for me, the foreign teacher, which leads to completely unproductive classes. As a result, I have little choice but to check out, as well. Indeed, by the time summer arrives, I can't say for sure who wants it more: the students, or the teachers? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Please remember that the vie...
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