Rough Weekend, but Fun and Productive
Last Friday, I cleaned the apartment, went to a graduation, and saw a friend off home. Saturday morning, I got up and went to catch a bus to Veliko Turnovo at 5AM. In VT, I went to a meeting of volunteers working for Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World). It is a camp didicated to women's rights and education, teaching girls who will be instrumental in Bulgaria's development in the future. Because girls' groups are generally given fewer resources in this country, activities and organizations like this one are important to addressing educating girls about women's issues.
Actually, the camp is a bit under-funded. If anybody can donate any sum, it would be instrumental in making the camp a success. If you cannot donate, please tell friends who might be able to give a bit (Tax-deductible: see website) to the camp. Here is the contact address (in english):
http://www.campglowbg.org Please at least pass on the link.
After the meeting, I caught a bus to Sofia and met a Mormon missionary that I'd first met in Plovdiv some months ago. She was on her way home with her parents, who were finishing a trip around the world. They are very nice, caring and intelligent people. I had a terrific time talking to them. I arrived in Sofia and finally got to sleep at about 11PM.
On Sunday, I met Peace Corps Volunteers for an annual Softball Game with JICA (the international volunteer corps of Japan). We all had a terrific time (we lost 4-3). I made a fielding error but had some good hits. Our team played well for people who'd been away from baseball for a long time. The Embassy team played like softball pros. They must practice. Ambassador Beyrle had a couple of good hits/plays. Afterwards, I ran into a friend from high school and sat for a drink in the city center next to the Dramatic Theatre. It was really good to see him.
As I came back to Stara Zagora, the bus I was riding on lost a wheel. I helped the driver retrieve it from the fields (those wheels are REALLY heavy) but we had to wait for almost 3 hours for a replacement bus to arrive. When I finally got home, I was dirty, hot, dehydrated and tired. I tried to do some work, but it was too much. My friend Courtney called and asked to crash, so I gladly went home to clean and nap. She came in and I put her up in the kitchen. We crashed after talking a bit.
Thus closed my rather eventful weekend. I'm glad to be back at work. Tomorrow is Kyril and Methodi Day, a holiday celebrating the Cyrilic Alphabet. The Children's Parliament is marching in the parade, and I think I'll be marching with them.
Ciao, da postle! (See you later!)
Actually, the camp is a bit under-funded. If anybody can donate any sum, it would be instrumental in making the camp a success. If you cannot donate, please tell friends who might be able to give a bit (Tax-deductible: see website) to the camp. Here is the contact address (in english):
http://www.campglowbg.org Please at least pass on the link.
After the meeting, I caught a bus to Sofia and met a Mormon missionary that I'd first met in Plovdiv some months ago. She was on her way home with her parents, who were finishing a trip around the world. They are very nice, caring and intelligent people. I had a terrific time talking to them. I arrived in Sofia and finally got to sleep at about 11PM.
On Sunday, I met Peace Corps Volunteers for an annual Softball Game with JICA (the international volunteer corps of Japan). We all had a terrific time (we lost 4-3). I made a fielding error but had some good hits. Our team played well for people who'd been away from baseball for a long time. The Embassy team played like softball pros. They must practice. Ambassador Beyrle had a couple of good hits/plays. Afterwards, I ran into a friend from high school and sat for a drink in the city center next to the Dramatic Theatre. It was really good to see him.
As I came back to Stara Zagora, the bus I was riding on lost a wheel. I helped the driver retrieve it from the fields (those wheels are REALLY heavy) but we had to wait for almost 3 hours for a replacement bus to arrive. When I finally got home, I was dirty, hot, dehydrated and tired. I tried to do some work, but it was too much. My friend Courtney called and asked to crash, so I gladly went home to clean and nap. She came in and I put her up in the kitchen. We crashed after talking a bit.
Thus closed my rather eventful weekend. I'm glad to be back at work. Tomorrow is Kyril and Methodi Day, a holiday celebrating the Cyrilic Alphabet. The Children's Parliament is marching in the parade, and I think I'll be marching with them.
Ciao, da postle! (See you later!)
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