13th day in Romania! Yes, I made it here and I am still alive! Took me at least 10 days to accept that I was really here and wasn’t going to be flying out of here any time soon! It is beginning to feel familiar, I’m settling in and thanking the Lord for bringing me here. I am able to keep my e-mail address of Compuserve so I am finally writing you all with my new address and phone numbers (yes, I now have a cell phone!) I’ve started language lessons – had 4 lessons last week already. I have a fantastic tutor who explains things in a way that makes sense to me and is memorable. Loads of work still ahead.
Had an experience with the police already – got a ticket and a fine for not stamping my bus ticket (I misunderstood how a transfer worked and paid 200,000 lei (about $6)). A monthly pass was quickly purchased the next day so that won't happen again!
Moved in with a family who has a large house with loads of activity from a 5, 7 and 9 year old and 3 university students living upstairs. 4 languages spoken here! I am definitely in Europe! So, what we can't say in English, we can say in German. One of these days I’ll say it in Romanian. Had fun on Saturday taking Naomi, the 5 year, with me into the city for a little shopping and sight-seeing.
Thanks for the prayers in getting me over here! Please don’t stop now! The language learning is going to take much brain-breaking and tongue twisting work. Pray that I have His patience for the process which can be very humbling!
Oh, guess what treat I have here in the morning?? A rooster!! He’s Romanian and says “Koo-kur-ee-goo” over here! Isn’t that fun!
