Carla’s Dreams
One of my favorite bands for learning Romanian is Carla’s Dreams. I listen to a lot of pop music because the lyrics are repetitive – and while that helps me […]
Author Archives: Keeping up with the Carpathians
A Birthday Gift
Today is my birthday. Coincidentally, it also happens to be Mother’s Day in America (you’re welcome, Mom). In celebration of my glorious day of birth, I am going to give you, dear Reader, […]
Did we just become best friends?!
Dear Romania, I hope you enjoy the F-22 warplanes we’ve sent to you. All two of them. The F-22 is a really cool airplane, and the symbolism here is mega […]
Piatra Craiului Visitor Center opens in Zărnești
Zarnesti has opened the visitor center at Parcului Naţional Piatra Craiului (Piatra Craiului National Park). The mountain and the visitor center are about 30 km from Brasov. I saw them building […]
Preparations
You may have noticed that my posts have been slowing down lately. This is because I am moving to Romania in less than thirty (trei zeci) days (zile). I have […]
Song of the Moment
Zdob si Zdub and Loredana – La carciuma de la Drum I love Zdob si Zdub. I saw them in Brasov last summer. Their music is perfect for dancing after […]
Summer 2016 is heating up
I’ve begun to plan my summer activities and so far, I’m really excited. I think I have something fun planned for each month of summer. I am pumped that I get […]
The Mărțișor giveth!
The good luck is already rolling in – I got the job!
I’m Bringing Bottles to Romania
My departure date is getting closer, and I’m starting to gather items to pack. I’m starting to feel nostalgic even though I haven’t left yet. I guess I’m starting to […]
Song of the Moment: Berceuse Roumain
A big thank you to Nico over at Learn Romanian with Nico for sharing this beautiful song.
Keeping up with the Carpathians 