Flamenco!

Just finished a Flamenco lesson...about to watch a show. More pix to come!

Day 2: Saints in Spain

Today we toured a beautiful cathedral and learned about the great influence left here by the Arabs. We quickly rushed to a boat tour where we were able to enjoy another view of Sevilla. Everyone was hungry after the boat tour so we ate a lunch that consisted of a wide variety of delicious tapas.

This evening's activities include a flamenco class and watching parts of the Palm Sunday procession taking place here in Sevilla.

More pictures coming soon!

Romania: Day 3

After a quiet night's rest, we ate breakfast and went out for a tour of the village. During our walk, a truck filled with 15 pallets of cement bags was being unloaded, which we eagerly lent a helpful hand. After unloading 36,000 lbs of dry cement with great teamwork and a little help from a fork lift, we walked back to our house for lunch. When our bellies were filled, we went back to work. Some students spent time with the orphans while another crew walked to a newly constructed home where they painted two bedrooms. After that it was time for some fun, so a group of students played in a muddy pickup soccer game with the young boys from the village. When everyone was tired and the sun began to go down, we ate dinner and then settled down with a movie from Marion and surprise crepes made by Veureka. It was a proud day to be a Saint.

In Spain!

We arrived at 8 AM but are just now getting wifi. All is good and we're headed to Sevilla in an hour!

We're Here!

After a fairly turbulent flight that led to an hour or so delay of dinner, we dined on fine airplane food and promptly fell asleep a few minutes afterwards. Our layover and flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest allowed us to stretch our legs (i.e. terminals at opposite ends of airport) but was otherwise uneventful. At the arrival gate, we were greeted by a smiling Mihail, who had hired a bus for us to travel to Valea Screzii. The bus driver made a pit stop to pick up some bread sticks in the shape of rings all tied together on a piece of twine.

When we arrived at the orphanage, it was a reunion with old friends for Ms. Stone and Ms. English and a meeting of new friends for the Romania newbies. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner together featuring pizza, salad and soup prepared by Melanie and Veureka. Students and chaperones are now settling in and unpacking. We are definitely going to bed early tonight and will be sleeping in tomorrow.

Talk to you then!

Saints in Spain

At BWI before connecting at JFK. We will arrive in Madrid at about 7:30 am Spain time. Stay tuned!

Hasty luego :-)

Romania, Here We Come!

We checked in and made it through security without a problem. The students have settled into the terminal and most elected to have one last "American" meal of chipotle or five guys.

Our flight is delayed 30 minutes, which has allowed for a few more runs to get candy and water.

Just a few more minutes to boarding!

Signing off for now,
Ms. Stone