Finally....Some Photos

 Well, here's the courtyard of my place (see green punching bag).  Below is my lovely living room which I don't really use because I get the feeling I am not supposed to use the lights that much... so sitting in a big dark room is not too appealing, although it does have rockin' silver-speckled wallpaper which is sadly not done justice in the picture.

 Images from Cupcini Institution for Children, due to close in June, currently housing 21 children.  We went there and had a recreation day, hence the face paint and my lovely tattoo.  I was not really allowed to take pictures of the children, and learned after that the staff did not want me to take pictures of the buildings.  It is difficult to describe the enormity and coldness of communist institutions like this one.  At capacity, it housed 450 children.  Wish I could post more pictures, but they are taking too long to download!

 Lastly, a barbecue in the courtyard with Cristina and friends, a good way to spend a Saturday here, drinking a "Chisinau" beer.