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Romanian Market Life

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

13 Aug
Thank y’all for bearing with me while I’ve been traveling. I-net access has been sparse and, generally,it  takes a lot of time to update when i-net is available. Rarely have I commented on your blogs but that’s due to time and resource constraints and not lack of interest. I have two days left before I fly back to the States and am packing like a mad woman, trying to get everything in suitcases. I had to go out and buy a suitcase, five actually because there were “nested”, so I could get things home. I didn’t buy that much but what I bought eats huge amounts of space and UPS wanted 800 EU’s to ship eleven kilos, less than twenty-five pounds! 800 EU’s is about $1200 and DHL wanted 500 EU’s…I don’t even think so! I can pay the extra suitcase fee on USAir for under $50…guess what I’m doing? Right now, I’m in Piestany, Slovakia and trying, madly, to update the blog but it’s slow going. Time is compressing and there’s lots to be done before I leave for the Vienna Airport tomorrow at noon. I’ve been here since Tuesday, when our tour group was delivered here and not Bratislava as the original agenda indicated. There’s been a lot of deviation from that original agenda and most tour goers have been in varying stages of upset, myself included. That’s another story for another time but I left the tour group on Wednesday and moved to a different hotel…a spaaaaaah hotel -smile- and have been, happily ensconced ever since. My tired, exhausted body has had treatments every day and I am, finally, beginning to throw off the negative energy that surrounded the last few days of the tour. That’s not to say it was bad because it was a great vacation   but it was stressful and consumed vast amounts of energy leaving me in an emotional state not conducive to peace and harmony. Fortunately, the spaaaaaah hotel has changed all that and I am rested, content and ready to return home and to whatever lies ahead. I hear the garden is going gangbusters so that means I’ll be canning, drying, preserving and, generally, putting up food for the next few weeks. Bliss! In the meantime…
would you like to see some photos of market life in Romania?
~ cheese maker and seller ~
~ catching up on news ~
~ passing the day ~
~ bee my honey? ~
~ sellers spread goods on concrete floor ~
~ take my picture, please ~
This feller saw me taking photos and chased me down, tapped me on the shoulder and mimed, “take my photo”…so I did and made a new friend.
~ potatoes ~

This reminds me…wonder if I’ll have this many potatoes to dig when I get home? I hear the garden is fabulous!

~ seller of brooms ~
~ maker and seller of saws ~
~ saw seller’s friend ~
The saw seller and this dapper gentleman were talking when I approached. I hated taking one’s photo and not the other; both were kindly accommodating.
~ bees on watermelon ~
~ headed home ~

It was a good market day no matter which market we visited and we visited more than a few. I love markets – farmers, flea, junk, antique – you name it and I love it. There’s a vibrancy to people buying and selling, produce on display, saws, clothing, shoes; whatever people need, it can be found at a market.


Blessings ~ markets ~ makers and sellers ~ fruit ~ produce ~ products ~ stuff I don’t even know what it is like what’s in the bottle this woman is carrying ~ watermelon ~ potatoes ~

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  1. Star says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    I love markets too. They are so full of life. You have represented your market visit very well. I can almost feel I am there.

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  2. KathyB. says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:28 am

    What did you buy at the market? Love this post. You are having too much adventure & fun.

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  3. Kelli says

    August 15, 2011 at 4:32 am

    I just love all of these pictures! Safe travels. 🙂

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  4. Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage says

    August 14, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Wonderful things in the market place! You cam tell how sweet that piece of watermelon is because of the bees that have gathered! Yum! Continue to have safe travels!

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  5. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    You must be happy to hear good news from the garden!

    Love the pictures – amazing!

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  6. Jane and Lance Hattatt says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Hello Sandra and Dave in America:
    How wonderful to hear from you. This will certainly be a trip to remember in more ways than one we suspect, but how marvellous that you have managed to be pampered in a Spa Hotel!! Just what you need before making the long journey home we imagine.

    We look forward to reading of all your many adventures in future posts. In the meantime, we wish you a safe return!

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  7. La Petite Gallery says

    August 14, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Good to hear from you. Sounds like a very interesting trip. Can't wait to hear about it when you get home. Be safe, yvonne

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  8. Vilisi says

    August 14, 2011 at 8:35 am

    Wow, I've just been reading your posts and thoroughly enjoyed your pictures (they speak volumes!) and accounts of your travels.I'd love to know what might be in those recycled bottles. 🙂
    What a fantastic experience!
    I pray you have a safe journey home. God bless.

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  9. Deanna says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:39 am

    very interesting pics of another world!
    Interesting time you must be having.

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  10. myletterstoemily says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:42 am

    sorry your vacation has been stressful. it looks
    like you have seen many sweet faces and yummy
    veggies and fruits. enjoy the spa!

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  11. affectioknit says

    August 14, 2011 at 12:09 am

    I've loved following your travels!

    Reply
  12. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    August 13, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    It seems that you have been gone for so long. Your trip sounds so fantastic.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  13. LuLu Kellogg says

    August 13, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    This is wonderful getting to see all your pictures!! I am so glad you are having a wonderful time!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  14. Sally says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    You've certainly "earned" spa treatments. Praying for a safe return to your beloved's. 🙂

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  15. Annesphamily says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    What a beautiful and colorful trip you took! I love farmers markets! Beautiful photos. Anne

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  16. Meg says

    August 13, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I've had so much fun reading your updates I'm almost sad you'll be done soon. But I am glad you'll be back to normal and safely at home. Enjoy those last few days at your spaaaaah hotel. 😉

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  17. Timi says

    August 13, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    It's so good to hear that you like the spaaaaaah hotel :o) and you could rest a little there!

    These photos are fantastic! Thanks for showing them!

    Have a safe journey home!!!

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  18. Vicki W says

    August 13, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    It looks like a fabulous trip!

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