We are in Northern Romania, in a town called Viile Tecii
(Techi), 27km outside of Bistria. Brad’s team and my team are working here to
outreach to the Gypsies. Most of that consists of visiting the Gypsy villages.
We are currently trying to see if we can help clean up a building that is to be
used for a church in Bistrita, as well as helping out with various house chores
and tasks at our contact’s and relative’s houses.
Romania is absolutely beautiful. Peaceful is the best word
that comes to mind-lots of green, clean waters and rolling hills everywhere. On
our down time, we get to go for scenic walks, swimming in the lake, play indoor
soccer, or go get very cheap ice cream. This is also the first place that is
ideal for going on runs. (I haven’t had anyone yell at me, “China, China!”
either.)
Below is a video my amazing teammate, Syd, made about our
first days.
