Archive for the Tag Moldova

A real monk in the real cave

Monastry Orheiul Vechi (Moldova)

Fairy place (like the picture photoshoped by Tom, heh – the original one you find inside the post): cave monastery Orheiul Vechi. The room was filled with the smell of garlic. And we met a real monk. read more »

At home in Transnistria

The Family Without Borders in Krasnoye in Transnistria (Moldova), Photo by Alex

In old shabby Soviet block there is living a family. With no warm water except winter but with warmest hospitality we met until now. Welcome to Crasnoe, tiny town in Transnistria. read more »

In the capital of Smirnov’s empire

Girl with Tank in Tiraspol (Transnistria; Moldova)

The town (like all Transnistria) is lead by Sheriff Smirnov, on the streets a lot of Renault Espace cars (so we felt very welcome) and… smiling faces: after 3 years I came back to Tiraspol. read more »

Meeting the “Gypsy King” and his people

Roma Kids in Soroca (Moldova)

The most what Hanna liked was jewelery and golden teeth. We liked the most smiling eyes and real family feelings. Warm soup, freshly baked cake and sweet cherries to take with us. Not much time is needed to get through social structures: from talking with kids to drinking with the “king”. read more »

How is Hanna?

Hanna

Today Hanna is 10 months old! Last weeks were a crazy fast change of life with her. And I’m not talking about different countries or climates – but discovering the world. read more »

Living in Chisinau

In the park in Chisinau (Moldova)

Neighborhood of Parcul Valea Morilor in Chisinau. Shopping bread in the morning, visiting hospital, having police meeting, fighting with embassies. We are living a Chisinau life. read more »