Rebecca and Chris in the Peace Corps

Rebecca and Chris's journey through the Peace Corps in Moldova. The content of this blog is ours alone and does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, the Peace Corps, or the Moldovan Government.

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From Chris Flowers: Tonight I made placinta for my parents and we drank a little wine from Cricova that my dear partners gave me before I left Criuleni. While my placinta was just okay, the wine and Bucaria candy reminded me of my second home in Moldova. Sănătate! #rcpc http://bit.ly/2w9OwPk

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From Chris Flowers: On Friday I said goodbye to the children at the center where I surged for the last two years. Theses kids inspire me. No matter how difficult their lives are they always found not and happiness in playing with their friends and the staff at the center. I wish the best for them and long lives with great health. #rcpc http://bit.ly/2gVzPNg

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I’m so thankful to @izzie_gal for two relaxing, amazing days in Chisinau and for us to end my time in Moldova with a final-for-now placinta party!

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Here’s a reality check: I’m really moving. As people who know me well learn, I prefer quiet exits, slipping away without formalities and deep interactions. I did some but my heart always hurts too much with many, so I quietly made my first exit today from my beloved host community of Criuleni. I’ll be in Chisinau wrapping up final things until my final exit of Moldova on Monday.

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From Chris Flowers: 27 months and Moldova and I still an happily surprised by new things. I have no idea why this is happening but there is a big band and the priest's house playing music today. #rcpc http://bit.ly/2xU4gHE

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Stopped by #BorisDinga yesterday to visit and bring some supplies. I was so happy to see the outer stairs repaired! It’s a safer campus for this work.

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Had a fun part-day in #Odessa then sadly said “see you later” my besties. I hope they have a great final honeymoon stop in Amsterdam and I see them soon after returning to the US.

Highlights of Odessa included Potemkin’s Stairs, a big statue of Catherine the II, and this big ol’ tough cat at the bus station.

Bye bye, #Ukraine! #MyAnimalFriends #ItsACatDanceParty (at Odessa, Ukraine)

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Fuzzy screencap of that structure I took the last video from. @melissameyer2010 took the picture while she patiently waited for Amy and me to get our fill of the great views of #Zatoka. #Ukraine #JerseyShore (at Затока)

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Made some friends with a family of hippos in #Zatoka, #Ukraine. (at Причал 80)

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I had a blast jumping around in the Black Sea today! Amy & I climbed a tower to get this view. Tomorrow we’ll be back in the waves. #Zatoka #Ukraine #JerseyShore (at Затока)

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I had fun exploring #Zatoka, #Ukraine, by myself yesterday. Now I’m enjoying exploring it with friends! It’s a fun resort town. #JerseyShore (at Затока)

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We’re given the opportunity to say some words at our Close of Service bell-ringing ceremony, but realized that were we to each truly thank those who made our service successful the speeches would last 30 minutes each. So, instead, we shared our love and gratitude through song. Here is the last part of it, which was a sing along. #PeaceCorpsMoldova #COS #HowISeePC @jsayles21 @jchrisflowers (at Peace Corps Office)

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Making friends in #Zatoka! #MyAnimalFriends #Ukraine (at Причал 80)

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From Chris Flowers: After 27 months of Peace Corps Service I'm taking a few days to clear my head and rest at the Black Sea on Zatoka Ukraine. #rcpc http://bit.ly/2vMVo42

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And we’re off! Us two newly dubbed Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are briefly heading out of Moldova with our visiting besties! Our bus to Zatoka, Ukraine, just pulled out of the North Bus Station in Chişinău. A few days of beach vacation are ahead before our friends head on to Amsterdam and we return to our beloved host country for final preparations to go home. (at Gara De Nord)

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I could watch this all day. Had a great time seeing the #Cricova sparkling wine being made during our tour yesterday. (at Cricova Winery)

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Made our way out to #Cricova for an educational and fun tour! (at Wine Tour- Cricova Wine Cellar Underground Caves)