Friday, February 27, 2009

Travel Day

I will be flying out tonight at 8:30, stopping over in London, and then getting to Bucharest Saturday a little before 3:00 PM, then it's a five hour ride to Tutova. I was finally able to fit my stuff, and all the donations, into a manageable amount of bags, which was a relief. We will be taking the train from Bucharest to Barlad this time (then cars to Tutova), so it was important that I not have lots of big bags. I ended up packing in my frame pack and a large tote bag because I figured it would be easier to carry the bulk of the weight on my back on the train. Next time I update this I will be in Tutova! La revedere!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Donations for Tutova Clinic


Donations include a dozen sleepers (some donated by Carter's baby clothes store), about two dozen Fuzzi Bunz diapers (donated by Fuzzi Bunz), baby hats (donated by White Mountain School faculty), and a neck pillow (donated by Terri McCarter). Terri is a past volunteer who sent me the diapers, pillow, and a onesie to bring to the clinic when I go. The Fuzzi Bunz diapers are fleece inside, and look like they will be much more comfortable for the babies than the old cloth diapers. Thanks everyone for your donations!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Four More Days

I got home from boarding school yesterday, and now have a couple days to pack before I leave for Romania. I found out today that we will be staying at the new hotel in Tutova instead of in Barlad. I think that this will be a good change, because it is much closer, and will provide more opportunities to visit the children at night and on weekends. Unfortunately we will no longer be across the street from the Plus grocery store, but I am bringing lots of snacks! Here is a picture of the new hotel, it looks nice.