I recently returned from a visit with my first gazda. These were the people I stayed with when I first arrived in Romania – which was, as many of you may recall, a very rough time. Although there were many factors in my decision to stay here, they were certainly one of them. Since Christmas is a big deal here, I figured it would be a good time to go back and see the family. Below are two pictures from our little reunion:
I write as Josh, over at the other end of the room, is packing up his bags for the big trip. As of tonight, if all goes well, we’ll be on a train to Vienna. Yes folks, Western Europe, Skiing, and what will certainly be a damn good time. I’ll have lots of stories when I return.
Have a happy new year everyone!
You Look Great!!!! Have a wonderful vacation. Enjoy the beer, song, company and beauty of the trip. Please take care too.
Happy New Year, Love Always
Posted by GeneQueen | 12/28/2005, 9:13 amHave a good vacation and a happy new year. It’s too bad that we can’t do a repeat of New Year’s last year.
Posted by Andrew | 12/28/2005, 5:00 pmHave a great vacation! And I’m glad to hear that you were able to reunited with the folks whose hospitality helped ground you in Romania.
Happy New Year!
Love,
Melissa
Posted by M@K | 12/31/2005, 3:36 pmHi,
Hows it going. Its always interesting to see what you have on your blog from time to time. Have a blast on our vacation. All the best for the New year. Try not to test the ignition point of the booze over there.
Bye
Trishan
Posted by Trifighter | 1/1/2006, 6:46 amcorrection: “on our vacation” should read “on your vacation”.
Posted by Trifighter | 1/1/2006, 6:46 amLa Multi Ani si Un An Nou Fericit
Posted by Anonymous | 1/2/2006, 6:14 pmSkiing in Austria for the holidays, eh? Give my regards to J. Winthrop Waspworth IV
On Trishan’s point, I’m wondering what kind of pyrotechnics one would get by touching off Austrian liquor. Bring some back and we’ll try that next time.
Happy holidays, and happy skiing!
– C
Posted by Chris | 1/3/2006, 5:43 amHappy New Year!
trying skiing is one of my goals for the year. I’m working on an actual letter, since I waited an awfully long time to send a holiday card. blah, a real letter is better anyway. i hope you have a blast in vienna! i wish i was going too.
Posted by kellen | 1/4/2006, 3:28 pmHey, Matt: what are you holding in that picture with Santa Claus? Beer-in-a-bag?
Posted by Dad | 1/10/2006, 10:09 amIt’a a little silverware holder and a cute Romania keychain!
Posted by WD | 1/10/2006, 12:33 pm